MINR · Piper PA-32-300 · 2002-06-25 · Kake, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC02LA069
Event ID
20020808X01343
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-25
Location
Kake, AK, USA
Coordinates
57.056667, -133.631668
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N2947N
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The in-flight separation of the upper engine cowling from the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, sandy terrain of the landing area.