# NTSB Accident SEA02LA170
> **HiperLight SNS-8** · 2002-08-17 · Auburn, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA02LA170
- **Event ID:** 20020910X01574
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-17
- **Location:** Auburn, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.280555, -122.149444
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HiperLight
- **Model:** SNS-8
- **Registration:** UNREG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a ground loop.  A contributing factor was crosswind conditions.

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