# NTSB Accident ANC97LA125
> **Cessna 185** · 1997-08-19 · KARLUK, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC97LA125
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08535
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-19
- **Location:** KARLUK, AK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 185
- **Registration:** N3RY
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.  Related factors were: the direct left crosswind, and the soft sand.

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