# NTSB Accident ANC04LA040
> **Piper PA-12** · 2004-04-16 · Copper Center, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04LA040
- **Event ID:** 20040419X00478
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-16
- **Location:** Copper Center, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.733333, -144.949996
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N3029M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, and a subsequent encounter with snow-covered terrain.  Factors contributing to the accident were standing water puddles that washed over the airplane during takeoff, and carburetor icing conditions.

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