# NTSB Accident CEN21LA255
> **CESSNA 140** · 2021-06-05 · Alexandria, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN21LA255
- **Event ID:** 20210608103229
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2021-06-05
- **Location:** Alexandria, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.865829, -95.394694
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 140
- **Registration:** N3697V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## 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.

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