Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Cochrane: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 2, 1972 at 0004 LT
Registration:
N91005
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
La Crosse - Minneapolis
MSN:
207-0005
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
861.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a night cargo flight from La Crosse to Minneapolis, the pilot lost control of the airplane that dove into the ground and crashed in a field. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent following physical impairment. The chief pilot reported that the pilot had fallen asleep while flying before.
Final Report:
