# NTSB Accident IAD02LA019
> **Piper J3** · 2001-12-07 · Livermore Falls, ME, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD02LA019
- **Event ID:** 20011218X02416
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-12-07
- **Location:** Livermore Falls, ME, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.411109, -70.145278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3
- **Registration:** N40621
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.  A factor was the crosswind.

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