# NTSB Accident MIA01FA102
> **Piper PA-34-200** · 2001-03-16 · PALM COAST, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01FA102
- **Event ID:** 20010321X00623
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-03-16
- **Location:** PALM COAST, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.466667, -81.20111
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-34-200
- **Registration:** N44589
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the second pilot's failure to maintain Vmc during a single engine approach resulting in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with objects and terrain during an uncontrolled descent.  Contributing to the accident was the PIC turning the right engine fuel selector to the off position to simulate an engine failure, and the PIC's inadequate supervision of the second pilot.

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