# NTSB Accident ANC00LA029
> **Piper PA-31-T3** · 2000-02-21 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC00LA029
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20442
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-02-21
- **Location:** KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 67.240821, -161.189727
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31-T3
- **Registration:** N219CS
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude.  Factors associated with this accident were the task overload of the pilot during the instrument approach, and not performing a level off.

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