# NTSB Accident ANC97TA074
> **Schweizer SGS 1-26E** · 1997-05-17 · FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97TA074
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07846
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-17
- **Location:** FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.829658, -147.619094
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** SGS 1-26E
- **Registration:** N2952H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision.  Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.

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