# NTSB Accident MIA03LA145
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 2003-07-20 · Fort Pierce, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA03LA145
- **Event ID:** 20030723X01180
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-20
- **Location:** Fort Pierce, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.238332, -80.491386
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N5224Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll resulting in collision with trees after  the airplane departed the runway.

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