# NTSB Accident ANC03LA071
> **CESSNA 208B** · 2003-07-09 · Kotzebue, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03LA071
- **Event ID:** 20030714X01104
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-09
- **Location:** Kotzebue, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 66.885559, -162.598617
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 208B
- **Registration:** N410GV
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The airplane encountered unforecast turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to the pilot.

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