# NTSB Accident CHI08CA078
> **Piper PA-44-180** · 2008-02-08 · Cahokia, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08CA078
- **Event ID:** 20080324X00373
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-02-08
- **Location:** Cahokia, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.570556, -90.156112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-44-180
- **Registration:** N554PC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to correct for proper runway alignment during final approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during his subsequent go-around.  Contributing to the accident was the dual-student's failure to properly align with the runway centerline during final approach and the dark night.

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