# NTSB Accident ANC91LA150
> **PIPER PA-22-160** · 1991-09-21 · STONEY RIVER, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC91LA150
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18009
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-21
- **Location:** STONEY RIVER, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.159923, -149.989013
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-160
- **Registration:** N8143D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE, HIS INADEQUATE TRAINING IN THAT MODEL AIRPLANE, HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, HIS INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY, THE UNFAVORABLE WIND, AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

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