# NTSB Accident ANC97LA120
> **Cessna 185** · 1997-08-09 · CHICKALOON, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97LA120
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08531
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-09
- **Location:** CHICKALOON, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.739234, -148.220458
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 185
- **Registration:** N5246E
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate maintenance inspection and failure of the left main landing gear attachment due to fatigue.  A factor was continuous use of the airplane for rough area, off-airport landings.

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