# NTSB Accident ANC04LA018
> **Piper PA-31-350** · 2004-01-02 · Koyukuk, AK, USA · SERS
## 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.

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