# NTSB Accident MIA03LA061
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 2003-02-17 · Miami, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA03LA061
- **Event ID:** 20030225X00258
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-02-17
- **Location:** Miami, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.718334, -79.983329
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N54835
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The non instrument-rated pilot-in-command's improper inflight planning/decision, and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during descent, and impact with water.

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