# NTSB Accident ANC97LA107
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 1997-07-20 · WASILLA, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97LA107
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08280
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-20
- **Location:** WASILLA, AK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N6822L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.  Factors were the intentional relinquishing of controls by the pilot, and interference with the rudder controls by the nonpilot passenger.

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