# NTSB Accident ANC05LA001
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 2004-10-08 · Anchorage, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC05LA001
- **Event ID:** 20041209X01962
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-08
- **Location:** Anchorage, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.186943, -149.96527
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N5760D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate and unapproved design of the main landing gear assembly by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the main landing gear during landing, and structural damage to the airplane.  A factor in the accident was the pilot's misjudged flare.

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