# NTSB Accident ANC03LA092
> **Piper PA-18** · 2003-08-08 · HEALY, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03LA092
- **Event ID:** 20030819X01368
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-08
- **Location:** HEALY, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 63.853332, -147.52777
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N4320Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering wind gusts during the landing flare/touchdown which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and subsequent nose over.  A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of gusty wind conditions.

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