# NTSB Accident WPR09CA435
> **PIPER PA-20** · 2009-09-05 · Bozeman, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09CA435
- **Event ID:** 20090908X15057
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-05
- **Location:** Bozeman, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.7775, -111.151947
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-20
- **Registration:** N1544A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.

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