# NTSB Accident ERA09CA403
> **SMITH PA18 replica** · 2009-07-14 · Chesterville, ME, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09CA403
- **Event ID:** 20090715X05743
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-14
- **Location:** Chesterville, ME, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.854999, -70.086669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SMITH
- **Model:** PA18 replica
- **Registration:** N846PT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=ERA09CA403) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*