# NTSB Accident ANC05LA035
> **Bellanca 8GCBC** · 2005-02-15 · Koyukuk, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC05LA035
- **Event ID:** 20050217X00206
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-02-15
- **Location:** Koyukuk, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 65.306663, -157.663604
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 8GCBC
- **Registration:** N86911
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an in flight collision with the snow during takeoff initial climb.  A factor contributing to the accident was soft snow conditions.

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