Aviation accident ANC98FA006

2 fatal · Piper PA-32-300 · 1997-10-23 · JUNEAU, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC98FA006
Event ID: 20001208X08941
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-10-23
Location: JUNEAU, AK, USA
Coordinates: 58.580219, -134.769592

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32-300
Registration: N30505
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Related factors were the low ceilings, mountainous terrain, and self induced pressure by the pilot to complete the flight and return for the evening.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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