# NTSB Accident ANC89LA162
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1989-09-12 · TRADING BAY, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC89LA162
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29271
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-12
- **Location:** TRADING BAY, AK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N3680Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR HIS INTENDED LANDING AREA.  WET TERRAIN/HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS IN THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN AREA AND AN OBJECT (STUMP) CONTRIBUTED TO THE OCCURRENCE.

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