# NTSB Accident LAX95FA120
> **CESSNA 207A** · 1995-02-25 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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