# NTSB Accident GAA18CA001
> **PIPER J3C** · 2017-10-03 · Yakima, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA001
- **Event ID:** 20171004X81011
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-10-03
- **Location:** Yakima, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.566665, -120.535835
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C
- **Registration:** N48694
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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