# NTSB Accident MIA89GA144
> **DOUGLAS C-47** · 1989-05-03 · SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA89GA144
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28371
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-03
- **Location:** SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 24.659086, -81.449798
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DOUGLAS
- **Model:** C-47
- **Registration:** N28889
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WAS MAINTAINED ABOVE THE TERRAIN AND TREES. THE TREES AND LIGHT CONDITION AT DUSK WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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