# NTSB Accident ERA09CA119
> **CESSNA 172SP** · 2009-01-01 · Lancaster, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09CA119
- **Event ID:** 20090101X22627
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-01-01
- **Location:** Lancaster, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.921943, -78.612777
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172SP
- **Registration:** N2228L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the snow bank located off the left side of the runway.

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