Aviation accident LAX95FA120

1 fatal · CESSNA 207A · 1995-02-25 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX95FA120
Event ID: 20001207X02979
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-02-25
Location: KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
Coordinates: 67.239852, -161.189697

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 207A
Registration: N6479H
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experience was a factor in this accident.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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