NONE · Piper PA-32 · 1997-04-12 · QUINHAGAK, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC97LA055
Event ID
20001208X07645
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-12
Location
QUINHAGAK, AK, USA
Coordinates
59.739444, -161.890991
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32
Registration
N9000N
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A disconnected exhaust manifold collector, improper maintenance of the airplane by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's poor judgement in electing to initiate another flight after observing smoke in the cockpit.