# NTSB Accident ANC96LA105
> **Piper PA-18** · 1996-07-20 · MCGRATH, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC96LA105
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06140
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-07-20
- **Location:** MCGRATH, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 63.610523, -154.779754
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N2561N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper and unauthorized repair of the main landing gear by the pilot, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies.

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