Midair Collision Over the Atlantic Involving Piper PA-44 and PA-28 (N4258T)

Departure and Flight Progression A student pilot and a certified flight instructor departed in a Piper PA-44, registration N7152Y, for an instructional flight. Approximately 24 minutes later, a pilot and three passengers departed from the same airport in a Piper PA-28, registration N4258T, on a personal sightseeing flight. Radar service for both aircraft was terminated after their respective departures. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the area. ## Collision and Aftermath The Piper PA-44 was later observed flying southbound, paralleling a beach, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 mile offshore over the Atlantic Ocean. At about the same time, the Piper PA-28 was observed turning to a westly heading. The two aircraft converged and collided at approximately 600 feet mean sea level in uncontrolled airspace. The aircraft and parts were observed descending and falling into the ocean water.