# NTSB Accident ANC05LA006
> **Piper J-3** · 2004-10-14 · North Pole, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC05LA006
- **Event ID:** 20041021X01671
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-14
- **Location:** North Pole, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.833335, -147.449996
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J-3
- **Registration:** N92469
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing.  Factors associated with the accident are a contaminated fuel system, a missing fuel screen, and a clogged fuel gascolator.

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