# NTSB Accident ANC90FA161
> **PIPER PA-31-325** · 1990-09-03 · KALTAG, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC90FA161
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24146
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-09-03
- **Location:** KALTAG, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.350082, -158.769058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 6
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 10
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31-325
- **Registration:** N59783
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** Unk
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AFTER BECOMING DISTRACTED WITH AN ENGINE PROBLEM.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  LOSS OF POWER IN THE #2 ENGINE FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON AND THE LOW OVERCAST CONDITION.

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