# NTSB Accident MIA90FA021
> **Smith, Ted Aerostar AEROSTAR 600** · 1989-11-02 · APOPKA, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA90FA021
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29833
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-11-02
- **Location:** APOPKA, FL, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Smith, Ted Aerostar
- **Model:** AEROSTAR 600
- **Registration:** N7526S
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATER, WHILE PROCEEDING OVER A LAKE AND APPROACHING THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT.

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