# NTSB Accident ANC97LA018
> **Cessna 182** · 1997-01-11 · SKWENTNA, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97LA018
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07251
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-01-11
- **Location:** SKWENTNA, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.930561, -151.730941
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182
- **Registration:** N8591T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) for landing.  A factor relating to the accident was: excessive snow cover on the airstrip.

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