# NTSB Accident SEA03LA068
> **Piper PA-18-135** · 2003-04-23 · Marion, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA03LA068
- **Event ID:** 20030425X00569
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-04-23
- **Location:** Marion, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.095001, -114.852218
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-135
- **Registration:** N60733
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear.  A contributing factor was the ditch.

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