# NTSB Accident ANC06FA018
> **Aero Vodochody L-39MS** · 2006-01-25 · Ketchikan, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC06FA018
- **Event ID:** 20060202X00153
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-01-25
- **Location:** Ketchikan, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 55.358333, -131.695831
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aero Vodochody
- **Model:** L-39MS
- **Registration:** N104XX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow published instrument landing procedures and his descent below approach minimums during an IFR circle to land approach, which resulted in the airplane striking the ocean and a loss of engine power.  Factors contributing to the accident were low clouds and snow.

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