# NTSB Accident ANC00FA052
> **Piper PA-18** · 2000-05-01 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC00FA052
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20930
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-05-01
- **Location:** KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 67.240913, -161.190734
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N3935Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.  Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, fog, a whiteout, and the pilot's lack of certification.

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