# NTSB Accident CEN09CA608
> **PIPER J3C-65** · 2009-09-29 · Spearfish, SD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA608
- **Event ID:** 20090926X40119
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-29
- **Location:** Spearfish, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.480278, -103.783058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N3260N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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