# NTSB Accident ANC93FA167
> **PIPER PA-18A-150** · 1993-09-02 · SANONA CREEK, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC93FA167
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13278
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-09-02
- **Location:** SANONA CREEK, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.099132, -145.529876
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18A-150
- **Registration:** N4713A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING A DOWNWIND TURN FOR LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OVERWEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRPLANE, AND FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE COMPLIED WITH ALL APPLICABLE AIRWORTHINESS REGULATIONS.

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