# NTSB Accident ANC00LA041
> **Piper PA-28** · 2000-04-12 · ALEKNAGIK, AK, USA · MINR
## 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.

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