# NTSB Accident ANC09CA016
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2008-12-28 · Girdwood, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC09CA016
- **Event ID:** 20081230X44507
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-12-28
- **Location:** Girdwood, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.96611, -149.125839
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172S
- **Registration:** N453SP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's lack of action to correct a high and fast landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with a snow berm at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper approach.

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