# NTSB Accident LAX06CA149
> **M.C. Thomas Thorpe T-18** · 2006-04-28 · Reno, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06CA149
- **Event ID:** 20060531X00655
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-04-28
- **Location:** Reno, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.667221, -119.876113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** M.C. Thomas
- **Model:** Thorpe T-18
- **Registration:** N778T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.  A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

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