# NTSB Accident SEA97LA103
> **Cessna 152** · 1997-05-09 · DEER LODGE, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA103
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08019
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-09
- **Location:** DEER LODGE, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.370334, -112.720664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N714VL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort.  A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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