# NTSB Accident MIA04FA043
> **Piper PA-30** · 2004-01-17 · Clearwater, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA04FA043
- **Event ID:** 20040203X00156
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-17
- **Location:** Clearwater, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.990278, -82.75222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-30
- **Registration:** N8735Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision.

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