# NTSB Accident ANC04LA096
> **Piper PA-18** · 2004-08-26 · Paxson, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04LA096
- **Event ID:** 20040831X01328
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-26
- **Location:** Paxson, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 63.454444, -145.202774
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N8597D
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a rock and subsequent main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.  A factor contributing to the accident was rough, uneven terrain.

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