# NTSB Accident ANC22FA066
> **PIPER PA-12** · 2022-08-11 · Arctic Village, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC22FA066
- **Event ID:** 20220813105729
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-08-11
- **Location:** Arctic Village, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 68.720123, -146.23407
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N3937M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

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