# NTSB Accident MIA96LA055
> **PIPER PA-46** · 1995-12-03 · FORT MYERS, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA96LA055
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05061
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-03
- **Location:** FORT MYERS, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.519208, -81.980239
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-46
- **Registration:** N8888X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF RUDDER INPUT TO COMPENSATE FOR ENGINE TORQUE DURING TAKEOFF.

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