# NTSB Accident CHI08LA160
> **Piper PA-44-180** · 2008-06-08 · Battle Creek, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08LA160
- **Event ID:** 20080613X00856
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-06-08
- **Location:** Battle Creek, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.311943, -85.25222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-44-180
- **Registration:** N159WM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.

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