# NTSB Accident ANC95FA101
> **PIPER PA-32R-300** · 1995-07-07 · HAINES, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC95FA101
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03828
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-07-07
- **Location:** HAINES, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 59.15921, -135.85913
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 6
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N6281J
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE AND CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO CONDUCT THE MANEUVER IN SUCH CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RISING TERRAIN.

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