# NTSB Accident CEN09CA020
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 2008-10-11 · Lufkin, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA020
- **Event ID:** 20081016X15346
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-10-11
- **Location:** Lufkin, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.233888, -94.75
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N764C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem.  Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.

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