# NTSB Accident ANC05LA065
> **Piper PA-18-160** · 2005-04-28 · Wasilla, AK, USA · NONE
## 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.

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