# NTSB Accident MIA02LA003
> **Piper PA-30B-160** · 2001-10-03 · Clarksville, TN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA003
- **Event ID:** 20011010X02059
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-10-03
- **Location:** Clarksville, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.490127, -87.240386
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-30B-160
- **Registration:** N8402Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the abrupt throttle control by unknown pilot(s).

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