# NTSB Accident ERA10CA114
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2010-01-14 · Collegedale, TN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10CA114
- **Event ID:** 20100114X44731
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-01-14
- **Location:** Collegedale, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.039722, -85.021942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N43421
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff in dark light conditions.

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