# NTSB Accident ANC03FA106
> **Cessna T206H** · 2003-09-02 · Chickaloon, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03FA106
- **Event ID:** 20030910X01508
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-02
- **Location:** Chickaloon, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.817222, -147.634445
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** T206H
- **Registration:** N72598
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering.  Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions consisting of clouds/mist and low ceilings, and the pilot's failure to obtain in-flight weather advisories before entering mountainous terrain.

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