# NTSB Accident CEN09LA538
> **BROWN JOSEPH B JR RV-6** · 2009-08-23 · Ama, LA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09LA538
- **Event ID:** 20090824X35304
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-08-23
- **Location:** Ama, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.951944, -90.286109
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BROWN JOSEPH B JR
- **Model:** RV-6
- **Registration:** N352JB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

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