# NTSB Accident SEA97LA218
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 1997-09-28 · DIXIE, ID, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA218
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08939
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-28
- **Location:** DIXIE, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.800586, -115.510864
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N7153Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Shifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability.  A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip.

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