# NTSB Accident NYC05FA006
> **Beech H50** · 2004-10-17 · Hartwood, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC05FA006
- **Event ID:** 20041030X01727
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-17
- **Location:** Hartwood, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.48722, -77.61528
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** H50
- **Registration:** N171S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.

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