# NTSB Accident ANC01FA093
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2001-07-30 · Haines, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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