Night Cargo Flight Crash in a Field (N91005)

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.