# NTSB Accident GAA17CA187
> **PIPER PA22** · 2017-02-16 · Ruby, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA187
- **Event ID:** 20170314X64829
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-02-16
- **Location:** Ruby, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 65.136108, -153.539443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA22
- **Registration:** N72999
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in flat light conditions on a hard-packed snow-covered landing area.

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