NONE · Piper PA-18-160 · 2005-04-28 · Wasilla, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05LA065
Event ID
20050505X00559
Type
Accident
Date
2005-04-28
Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.571666, -149.540283
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-160
Registration
N624MW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the airplane was a leaking brake assembly and diminished braking efficiency.