# NTSB Accident WPR15FA062
> **PIPER PA 18-150** · 2014-12-16 · Ronan, MT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR15FA062
- **Event ID:** 20141217X21639
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-12-16
- **Location:** Ronan, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.600833, -114.210281
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 18-150
- **Registration:** N5989Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing an intentional, abrupt low-level maneuver.

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