# NTSB Accident MIA00FA129
> **LEARJET 35A** · 2000-04-05 · MARIANNA, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00FA129
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20873
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-04-05
- **Location:** MARIANNA, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.850559, -85.229415
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LEARJET
- **Model:** 35A
- **Registration:** N86BE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach resulting in the airplane striking trees.  Factors in this accident were: improper planning of the approach, and not obtaining the proper alignment with the runway.

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