MINR · Piper PA-28 · 2000-04-12 · ALEKNAGIK, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC00LA041
Event ID
20001212X20746
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-12
Location
ALEKNAGIK, AK, USA
Coordinates
59.239383, -158.619277
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28
Registration
N6119W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The first pilot's (pilot-in-command) inadequate evaluation of the weather, and failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the ground. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, and snow-covered terrain.