# NTSB Accident CHI90LA051
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1989-12-28 · GRIFFITH, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI90LA051
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29937
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-12-28
- **Location:** GRIFFITH, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.520854, -87.419113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2605P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF (NORMAL) BRAKES.  HIS DECISION TO MAKE A RUNNING TAKEOFF, HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE SNOWBANK WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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