# NTSB Accident ANC01LA125
> **Piper PA-22** · 2001-08-22 · SPARREVOHN, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC01LA125
- **Event ID:** 20010829X01816
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-22
- **Location:** SPARREVOHN, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.81097, -161.440399
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22
- **Registration:** N6949B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.  Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.

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