# NTSB Accident ERA17LA324
> **CESSNA 195** · 2017-08-10 · Newman, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA17LA324
- **Event ID:** 20170815X32207
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-08-10
- **Location:** Newman, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.311668, -84.769721
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 195
- **Registration:** N2100C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane despite knowing it required excessive right rudder inputs for it to move straight ahead.

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