# NTSB Accident MIA02LA158
> **Cessna 172N** · 2002-08-25 · Tarboro, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA158
- **Event ID:** 20020905X01533
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-25
- **Location:** Tarboro, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.939445, -77.546669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N2291E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the solo student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and impacting trees, incurring substantial damage.

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