# NTSB Accident ANC04LA093
> **Hudson Hiperbipe SNS-7** · 2004-08-18 · Palmer, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04LA093
- **Event ID:** 20040824X01278
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-18
- **Location:** Palmer, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.64611, -149.292495
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hudson Hiperbipe
- **Model:** SNS-7
- **Registration:** N898DH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.  A factor associated with the accident was a low altitude maneuver preformed by the pilot just after takeoff.

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