1972 — Dec 20, Private Cessna stalls in circling landing approach, Eden Prairie, MN — all 5

–5 Aviation Safety Network. Cessna landing approach crash, Eden Prairie, MN. 12-20-1972.
–5 National Transportation Safety Board. “NTSB Identification: MKC73AK043.”

Narrative Information

Aviation Safety Network, Flight Safety Foundation, Database:
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National Transportation Safety Board. “NTSB Identification: MKC73AK043.”
“Aircraft Cessna T210K, registration: N8202M
“File 3-3970
“Date 72/12/20
“Time 1911
“Location Eden Prairie, Minn
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“Injuries CR- 1 [fatal]
PX- 4 [fatal]
“Flight Purpose Noncommercial…Pleasure/Personal
“Pilot Data Commercial, age 37, 632 total hours, 147 in type, instrument rated.
“Name of airport Flying Cloud
“Departure Point Billings, Mont
“Intended Destination Eden Prairie, Minn
“Type of Accident Stall : Spin
“Phase of Operation Landing…
“Probable Cause Pilot in Command – Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
“Factor(s) Weather – low ceiling
Weather – Icing conditions – includes sleet, freezing rain, etc.
Miscellaneous…conditions – Airframe ice
“Weather Briefing Briefed by flight service personnel, in person
“Weather Forecast Forecast substantially correct
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“Ceiling at accident site – 300
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“Remarks Shot straight-in VOR APCH, then circled to land.”

Sources

Aviation Safety Network, Flight Safety Foundation, Database. Cessna T210K landing approach crash, Eden Prairie, MN. 12-20-1972. Accessed 7-20-2023 at:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/8973

National Transportation Safety Board. “NTSB Identification: MKC73AK043.” Accessed 7-20-2023 at: https://www.ntsb.gov/Pages/brief.aspx?ev_id=67256&key=0