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Nighttime Single-Engine Crash in East Troy (N91061)

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On August 17, 1976, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration N91061) operated by Frank M. Stankovich was involved in an aviation accident near East Troy, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uncontrolled descent following pilot's 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 single-engine aircraft crashed in East Troy during a night flight from Madison to Wheeling, killing both occupants. The pilot was found to be intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 1.45‰.

Incident Overview and Fatalities On a night flight from Madison to Wheeling, a single-engine aircraft lost control while cruising. The aircraft entered a dive and crashed in East Troy, resulting in the deaths of both occupants on board. The pilot was confirmed to be intoxicated at the time of the accident. ## Official Findings and Contributing Factors The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an uncontrolled descent following the pilot's physical impairment. Contributing factors included the alcoholic impairment of the pilot's efficiency and judgment, with a recorded blood alcohol level of 1.45‰.

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