# NTSB Accident ANC95FA169
> **PIPER PA-18A** · 1995-08-21 · ANCHORAGE, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC95FA169
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04118
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-08-21
- **Location:** ANCHORAGE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.219768, -149.849029
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18A
- **Registration:** N7262D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OR ALTITUDE FROM THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHILE MANEUVERING NEAR AN AIRSTRIP.

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