# NTSB Accident ANC97LA010
> **Cessna 172M** · 1996-12-04 · BETHEL, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97LA010
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07123
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-04
- **Location:** BETHEL, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.809642, -161.849365
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N20024
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, and resultant failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff.  A factor related the accident was: taking off with a tailwind.

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