# NTSB Accident MIA01FA041
> **Christen Industries Pitts S-2B** · 2000-12-14 · Weston, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01FA041
- **Event ID:** 20010110X00079
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-12-14
- **Location:** Weston, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.148611, -80.635002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Christen Industries
- **Model:** Pitts S-2B
- **Registration:** N260DB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An inflight loss of control by both pilots while maneuvering, which resulted in an inverted flat spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain/water. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilots to ensure  that the aircraft's weight and center of gravity limitations had not been exceeded.

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