# NTSB Accident ANC98LA073
> **Lake LA-4** · 1998-06-15 · SAINT MARY'S, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC98LA073
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10211
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-06-15
- **Location:** SAINT MARY'S, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.060226, -163.290328
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Lake
- **Model:** LA-4
- **Registration:** N19AK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's diverted attention during takeoff, and his failure to maintain a proper climb rate.  A factor associated with the accident was the presence of birds.

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