# NTSB Accident ANC16LA024
> **CESSNA 180** · 2016-05-03 · Naknek, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC16LA024
- **Event ID:** 20160510X60338
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-05-03
- **Location:** Naknek, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 58.735, -157.021942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 180
- **Registration:** N6479X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.

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