# NTSB Accident ANC06CA088
> **Cessna 206F** · 2006-07-12 · Fairbanks, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC06CA088
- **Event ID:** 20060817X01185
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-07-12
- **Location:** Fairbanks, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 64.916664, -148.800003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 206F
- **Registration:** N8440Q
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in the airplane encountering a severe downdraft during takeoff initial climb, and an in-flight collision with terrain.  Factors associated with the accident were a thunderstorm and a downdraft.

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