# NTSB Accident DFW07CA177
> **Aeronca Champion** · 2007-07-25 · Kirbyville, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW07CA177
- **Event ID:** 20070813X01172
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-07-25
- **Location:** Kirbyville, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.642778, -93.85028
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aeronca
- **Model:** Champion
- **Registration:** N9870B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.

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