# NTSB Accident ANC89LA101
> **PIPER PA-22-108** · 1989-06-19 · ALDER CREEK, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC89LA101
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28464
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-19
- **Location:** ALDER CREEK, AK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-108
- **Registration:** N4912Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (UNIMPROVED STRIP) BY THE PILOT. SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN & LOW BUSHES ON THE STRIP, AS WELL AS ALDERS BESIDE THE STRIP, WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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