# NTSB Accident MIA98FA155
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 1998-05-07 · FARGO, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA98FA155
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10147
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-05-07
- **Location:** FARGO, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.679702, -82.559249
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N4BN
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.

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