# NTSB Accident ANC07FA007
> **Piper PA-32-301** · 2006-12-14 · Port Heiden, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC07FA007
- **Event ID:** 20061221X01831
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-12-14
- **Location:** Port Heiden, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 57.176387, -158.416671
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-301
- **Registration:** N8361Q
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain.  Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and dark night conditions.

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