# NTSB Accident ANC05LA036
> **Piper PA-18** · 2005-02-16 · Talkeetna, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC05LA036
- **Event ID:** 20050218X00209
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-02-16
- **Location:** Talkeetna, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.490833, -149.699996
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N9071D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing.  Factors contributing to the accident were an overload failure of the ski tip retaining assembly, and a hidden obstruction on the surface of the lake.

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