# NTSB Accident ERA10CA061
> **AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC** · 2009-11-12 · Clarksville, TN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10CA061
- **Event ID:** 20091112X43533
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-11-12
- **Location:** Clarksville, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.621944, -87.414718
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
- **Model:** 8GCBC
- **Registration:** N315AC
- **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. Contributing to the accident was his decision to take off with a left quartering tailwind.

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