# NTSB Accident ANC05LA085
> **Cessna U206F** · 2005-06-13 · Skwentna, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC05LA085
- **Event ID:** 20050613X00757
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-06-13
- **Location:** Skwentna, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.877498, -151.510559
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** U206F
- **Registration:** N51205
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar.  A factor contributing to the accident was the operator's lack of FAA approval for the external lumber rack that was installed under the belly of the airplane.

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