# NTSB Accident ANC12CA101
> **PIPER PA-18-150** · 2012-09-05 · Ekwok, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC12CA101
- **Event ID:** 20120905X11820
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-05
- **Location:** Ekwok, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 59.352222, -157.473617
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N4127Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.

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