# NTSB Accident ANC04CA076
> **Cessna 180J** · 2004-07-11 · Bettles, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04CA076
- **Event ID:** 20040716X00992
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-11
- **Location:** Bettles, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 66.915275, -151.52806
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 180J
- **Registration:** N888FF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain.  Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a downdraft.

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