# NTSB Accident ANC19LA054
> **Piper PA 18** · 2019-09-23 · Beluga, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC19LA054
- **Event ID:** 20190923X32230
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-09-23
- **Location:** Beluga, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 69.219818, -146.790786
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA 18
- **Registration:** N7071B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.

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