# NTSB Accident SEA97LA036
> **Piper PA18-135** · 1996-12-05 · COHAGEN, MT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA036
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07245
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-05
- **Location:** COHAGEN, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.090919, -106.619644
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA18-135
- **Registration:** N62100
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.  Factors were the intentional flight at a low altitude and the over gross condition of the airplane.

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