Aviation accident ANC01FA093

6 fatal · Piper PA-32-300 · 2001-07-30 · Haines, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC01FA093
Event ID: 20010816X01703
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-07-30
Location: Haines, AK, USA
Coordinates: 59.066665, -135.78334

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 6
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 6

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32-300
Registration: N39586
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his poor in-flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. A finding is the pilot's use of FAA prohibited drugs.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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