# NTSB Accident ANC91LA158
> **PIPER PA-20** · 1991-06-27 · NAKNEK, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC91LA158
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17160
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-06-27
- **Location:** NAKNEK, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 59.389167, -151.659408
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-20
- **Registration:** N6908K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF SEQUENCE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL WHEEL STEERING SPRING.  FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND SOFT TERRAIN.

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