# NTSB Accident WPR12CA342
> **PIPER PA18** · 2012-08-02 · McNeal, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12CA342
- **Event ID:** 20120802X92351
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-08-02
- **Location:** McNeal, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.637777, -109.533058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA18
- **Registration:** N2364P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's in-flight decision to fly at low level into an unfamiliar canyon, which resulted in an off-airport landing when the airplane's climb capability was exceeded. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s decreased performance due to the high density altitude.

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