# NTSB Accident ANC11CA089
> **PIPER PA-18-150** · 2011-08-30 · Cape Yakataga, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC11CA089
- **Event ID:** 20110830X45215
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-08-30
- **Location:** Cape Yakataga, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.075, -143.104721
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N82448
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.

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