# NTSB Accident FTW90LA038
> **PIPER PA-23-160** · 1989-11-27 · CRESSON, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW90LA038
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29806
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-11-27
- **Location:** CRESSON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.52956, -97.649475
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-23-160
- **Registration:** N289RL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND THE CFI'S INABILITY TO REGAIN CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF BRAKES ON THE CFI'S SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE.

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