No fatalities
5 Jun 2021: CESSNA 140 — Alexandria, MN
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.
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