# NTSB Accident ANC89GA055
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1989-04-04 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC89GA055
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28012
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-04
- **Location:** KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.489513, -149.820846
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N7085
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE ALTITUDE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING AND THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE ENCOUNTERED.

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