# NTSB Accident ANC93LA153
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1993-08-18 · LITTLE DELTA RV, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC93LA153
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13039
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-08-18
- **Location:** LITTLE DELTA RV, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 63.700023, -144.890213
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N54938
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB.  FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WINDS.

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