# NTSB Accident ANC91LA144
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1991-09-07 · NOATAK, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC91LA144
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18004
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-07
- **Location:** NOATAK, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 67.570442, -163.000976
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N2KA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUST OF TAILWIND.

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