# NTSB Accident ANC93LA096
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1993-06-18 · JUNEAU, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC93LA096
- **Event ID:** 20001211X12510
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-06-18
- **Location:** JUNEAU, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 58.580017, -134.770874
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N30505
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT CONTINUING VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, THE CLOUDY WEATHER CONDITIONS IN THE PASS, THE PILOT BECOMING DISORIENTED, HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AREA, THE COMPANY'S INADEQUATE PROCEDURES CONCERNING MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, AND INSUFFICIENT STANDARDS SET BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.

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