# NTSB Accident ANC95LA149
> **CESSNA 172** · 1995-08-24 · SOLDOTNA, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC95LA149
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04142
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-08-24
- **Location:** SOLDOTNA, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.320915, -150.790527
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N96911
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS.  THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

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