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Night Cargo Flight Crash in a Field (N91005)

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On June 2, 1972, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration N91005) operated by Air Taxi Operation was involved in an aviation accident near Cochrane, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uncontrolled descent following physical impairment. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost control of a cargo aircraft during a night flight from La Crosse to Minneapolis, causing it to crash into a field. The sole occupant was killed.

Incident Overview During a night cargo flight from La Crosse to Minneapolis, the aircraft was at cruising altitude when the pilot lost control. The airplane subsequently dove into the ground and crashed in a field. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an uncontrolled descent following physical impairment. According to the chief pilot, the pilot had previously fallen asleep while flying before this incident occurred. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or precise location of the crash.

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