SERS · Piper PA-31-350 · 2004-01-02 · Koyukuk, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC04LA018
Event ID
20040109X00044
Type
Accident
Date
2004-01-02
Location
Koyukuk, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.876113, -157.727218
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
N45008
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were fog and whiteout weather conditions.