# NTSB Accident DCA00MA080
> **Piper PA-31 NAVAJO** · 2000-08-09 · BURLINGTON TWP., NJ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA00MA080
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21702
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-09
- **Location:** BURLINGTON TWP., NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 11
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 11
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31 NAVAJO
- **Registration:** N27944
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NR
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight.

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