# NTSB Accident ANC91LA154
> **MAULE M-5** · 1991-09-25 · PURKEYPILE MINE, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC91LA154
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18013
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-25
- **Location:** PURKEYPILE MINE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 55.920211, -159.490524
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MAULE
- **Model:** M-5
- **Registration:** N51645
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON THE GRAVEL BAR.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVENESS AND THE DITCH IN THE GRAVEL BAR.

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