NONE · DOUGLAS DC-3/65AR · 2009-02-04 · Mojave, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09LA108
Event ID
20090204X22909
Type
Accident
Date
2009-02-04
Location
Mojave, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.058612, -118.150558
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
DOUGLAS
Model
DC-3/65AR
Registration
N834TP
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.