# NTSB Accident WPR09LA108
> **DOUGLAS DC-3/65AR** · 2009-02-04 · Mojave, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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