# NTSB Accident ANC09LA004
> **CESSNA 208B** · 2008-10-08 · Bethel, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC09LA004
- **Event ID:** 20081009X70534
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-10-08
- **Location:** Bethel, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.779724, -161.838058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 17
- **Total aboard:** 18
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 208B
- **Registration:** N1229C
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to the accident was a lack of clear and concise instruction to either airplane by the ground controller to preclude them from entering the taxiway intersection at the same time.

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