# NTSB Accident ERA09CA322
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 2009-05-31 · Caldwell, NJ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09CA322
- **Event ID:** 20090604X01851
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-05-31
- **Location:** Caldwell, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.875278, -74.281387
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N811SA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.

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