NONE · Piper PA-18-160 · 2003-05-16 · Aniak, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA049
Event ID
20030527X00727
Type
Accident
Date
2003-05-16
Location
Aniak, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.583332, -159.5
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-160
Registration
N9877D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.