# NTSB Accident ANC04CA082
> **Piper J3C** · 2004-07-22 · Palmer, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04CA082
- **Event ID:** 20040816X01226
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-22
- **Location:** Palmer, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.343334, -148.823333
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J3C
- **Registration:** N3458N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.  Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft, and mountainous terrain features.

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