# NTSB Accident ANC97LA110
> **Cessna 185** · 1997-07-23 · TALKEETNA, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97LA110
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08283
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-23
- **Location:** TALKEETNA, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.449302, -149.789321
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 185
- **Registration:** N9855X
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff.  Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff.

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