# NTSB Accident LAX03CA269
> **Piper PA-38-112** · 2003-08-30 · Joshua Tree, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03CA269
- **Event ID:** 20031009X01700
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-30
- **Location:** Joshua Tree, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.154167, -116.25222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2318L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

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