# NTSB Accident MIA02LA099
> **Piper J-3F-65** · 2002-05-26 · Eton, GA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA099
- **Event ID:** 20020529X00749
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-26
- **Location:** Eton, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.825553, -84.762779
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J-3F-65
- **Registration:** N33204
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** —
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in collision with a power pole. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a downdraft condition during initial climb.

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