# NTSB Accident ANC02FA010
> **Piper PA-32** · 2002-01-15 · HAINES, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC02FA010
- **Event ID:** 20020204X00181
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-01-15
- **Location:** HAINES, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 59.273887, -135.367492
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32
- **Registration:** N30004
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight.  Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.

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