# NTSB Accident ANC98LA139
> **Piper PA-18** · 1998-09-04 · CORDOVA, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC98LA139
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10972
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-09-04
- **Location:** CORDOVA, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.789947, -145.610275
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N8464Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport site for landing.  A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation (brush and weeds) in the landing area.

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