# NTSB Accident ANC03LA118
> **Piper PA-18** · 2003-09-17 · Sparrevohn, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03LA118
- **Event ID:** 20030919X01562
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-17
- **Location:** Sparrevohn, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.809513, -161.440368
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N18PX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb.  Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an unfavorable wind.

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