# NTSB Accident CEN12FA579
> **LEE PAUL SQ 2000** · 2012-08-28 · Pierre, SD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12FA579
- **Event ID:** 20120828X50230
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-08-28
- **Location:** Pierre, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.37611, -100.284721
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LEE PAUL
- **Model:** SQ 2000
- **Registration:** N416
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The airplane's entry into a pilot-induced oscillation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the left entrance door opening in flight for undetermined reasons.

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