# NTSB Accident ERA16LA263
> **TECNAM P2008** · 2016-07-19 · Warrenton, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA16LA263
- **Event ID:** 20160720X04524
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-07-19
- **Location:** Warrenton, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.632221, -77.87722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TECNAM
- **Model:** P2008
- **Registration:** N615BS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to begin the takeoff roll with helicopter traffic on the runway, which led to a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of the toe brakes, which he had limited experience using and resulted in a runway excursion.

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