# NTSB Accident ANC91LA007
> **PIPER PA-14** · 1990-10-16 · PORT HEIDEN, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC91LA007
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24398
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-10-16
- **Location:** PORT HEIDEN, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 56.959659, -158.58081
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-14
- **Registration:** N4290H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND, PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND, THE SOFT RUNWAY, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

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