No fatalities

5 Jun 2021: CESSNA 140 — Alexandria, MN

Alexandria, MN, United States

On 5 Jun 2021, a CESSNA 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Alexandria, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation