# NTSB Accident ANC11CA086
> **PIPER PA-18-150** · 2011-08-25 · Beluga Lake, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC11CA086
- **Event ID:** 20110825X22531
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-08-25
- **Location:** Beluga Lake, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.271945, -151.770278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N8491Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.

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