# NTSB Accident ANC95LA003
> **CESSNA A185F** · 1994-10-15 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC95LA003
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02369
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-10-15
- **Location:** KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 67.240364, -161.189849
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** A185F
- **Registration:** N20752
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE FROM THE TERRAIN (SNOW BANK).  FLAT LIGHTING AND LOW CONTRAST CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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