# NTSB Accident ANC93LA008
> **PIPER PA-22** · 1992-10-17 · SEWARD, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC93LA008
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15800
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-10-17
- **Location:** SEWARD, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.049438, -149.330764
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22
- **Registration:** N1660A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB, HIS INADEQUATE TRAINING, HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE DITCH.

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