# NTSB Accident ATL03FA136
> **Beech BE-55** · 2003-09-06 · Winder, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL03FA136
- **Event ID:** 20030910X01502
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-06
- **Location:** Winder, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.996112, -83.670555
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** BE-55
- **Registration:** N62JF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to secure the cabin door which diverted his attention and resulted in the failure to maintain directional control.

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