# NTSB Accident GAA17CA144
> **PITTS SPECIAL S 1C** · 2017-02-18 · Borger, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA144
- **Event ID:** 20170221X24348
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-02-18
- **Location:** Borger, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.7, -101.394165
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PITTS SPECIAL
- **Model:** S 1C
- **Registration:** N591P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the biplane during takeoff.

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