# NTSB Accident ANC92LA170
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1992-09-16 · ANCHORAGE, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC92LA170
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15568
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-09-16
- **Location:** ANCHORAGE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.110713, -149.900604
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N1299C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR FLOAT PLANE OPERATIONS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  HIGH GUSTY WINDS, THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE, AND INADEQUATE RECURRENT TRAINING.

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