# NTSB Accident MIA00FA163
> **Piper PA-23-160** · 2000-05-19 · TITUSVILLE, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00FA163
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21056
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-05-19
- **Location:** TITUSVILLE, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.580343, -80.820068
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-160
- **Registration:** N3492P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the inadequate monitoring of aircraft control by the checkout pilot.

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