# NTSB Accident ANC90FA187
> **PIPER PA-18A** · 1990-09-27 · BIRCHWOOD, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC90FA187
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24149
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-09-27
- **Location:** BIRCHWOOD, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.4108, -149.170761
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18A
- **Registration:** N9279D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY ANALYZE THE WIND AND ITS EFFECT ON THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING; THEREBY FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

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