# NTSB Accident DFW08LA089
> **PIPER PA24-260** · 2008-03-28 · Abbeville, LA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW08LA089
- **Event ID:** 20080509X00643
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-03-28
- **Location:** Abbeville, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.945554, -92.146942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA24-260
- **Registration:** N9097P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane.  A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.

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