# NTSB Accident ATL90LA021
> **PIPER PA-38** · 1989-10-28 · LAFAYETTE, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL90LA021
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29540
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-28
- **Location:** LAFAYETTE, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.699707, -85.280792
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38
- **Registration:** N2412N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHEN THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER LEFT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INSPECT THE AIRPLANE WHEEL FOR DAMAGE AFTER IT DROPPED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING TAXI.

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