# NTSB Accident DEN89LA116
> **CESSNA 170B** · 1989-05-05 · DEMING, NM, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA116
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28292
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-05
- **Location:** DEMING, NM, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 170B
- **Registration:** N3475D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.

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