# NTSB Accident ANC03LA095
> **Piper PA-12** · 2003-08-17 · Tyonek, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03LA095
- **Event ID:** 20030818X01349
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-17
- **Location:** Tyonek, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.833332, -151.25
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N2941M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain.  Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.

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