# NTSB Accident MIA00LA004
> **Fairchild SA227-AC** · 1999-10-12 · OPA LOCKA, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00LA004
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20007
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-10-12
- **Location:** OPA LOCKA, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.909835, -80.270751
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Fairchild
- **Model:** SA227-AC
- **Registration:** N438MA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper flare by the co-pilot, and the failure of the captain to take remedial action by applying power to arrest the observed high rate of descent resulting in a hard landing.  A finding in the accident was the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the right engine controls which diminished directional control capability while on the runway following the hard landing.

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