# NTSB Accident ERA09LA348
> **AERONCA 7AC** · 2009-06-14 · Fairmont, WV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA348
- **Event ID:** 20090615X82221
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-06-14
- **Location:** Fairmont, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.448055, -80.166946
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AERONCA
- **Model:** 7AC
- **Registration:** N7544E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist.

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