# NTSB Accident ANC95FA095
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1995-07-06 · NULATO, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC95FA095
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03827
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-07-06
- **Location:** NULATO, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.720932, -158.110733
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N8324
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND CLEARANCE (ALTITUDE) ABOVE THE WATER, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO ALLOW A PASSENGER TO ACCOMPANY THE FLIGHT WITHOUT A SEAT BELT.

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