# NTSB Accident ANC02LA069
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2002-06-25 · Kake, AK, USA · MINR
## 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.

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