# NTSB Accident ANC02TA036
> **Piper PA-18** · 2002-05-16 · HOLY CROSS, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC02TA036
- **Event ID:** 20020529X00756
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-16
- **Location:** HOLY CROSS, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.133335, -159.300003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N82735
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.  A factor in the accident was the presence of high vegetation (willows) along the right side of the landing area.

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