# NTSB Accident ERA09FA080
> **PIPER PA-44-180** · 2008-12-06 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09FA080
- **Event ID:** 20081208X81624
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-12-06
- **Location:** Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.004444, -80.480003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-44-180
- **Registration:** N118TP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.

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