# NTSB Accident CHI02CA250
> **Piper PA-J3-C65** · 2002-07-09 · Sparta, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02CA250
- **Event ID:** 20020828X01473
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-09
- **Location:** Sparta, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.148887, -89.698608
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-J3-C65
- **Registration:** N7744B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The CFI's  failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around.  A factor was the ditch.

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