# NTSB Accident MIA90FA060
> **PIPER J-3** · 1990-01-20 · CLEWISTON, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA90FA060
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22450
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-01-20
- **Location:** CLEWISTON, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.749471, -80.92971
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J-3
- **Registration:** N88125
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SECURE THE FLIGHT CONTROL STICK (INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT) BEFORE TAKEOFF.

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