# NTSB Accident ERA18LA054
> **CESSNA 177** · 2017-12-19 · Ridgeland, SC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA18LA054
- **Event ID:** 20171219X74947
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-12-19
- **Location:** Ridgeland, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.493331, -80.991668
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177
- **Registration:** N3179T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

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