# NTSB Accident ANC13LA021
> **CESSNA 172N** · 2013-02-05 · Kalskag, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC13LA021
- **Event ID:** 20130206X33419
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-02-05
- **Location:** Kalskag, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.536388, -160.341384
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N5290J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the severity of the rear seat passenger’s injuries was the incorrect installation of the rear seat belts.

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