Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in East Troy: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1976 at 2345 LT
Registration:
N91061
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Madison - Wheeling
MSN:
207-0048
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
650
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
While cruising by night on a flight from Madison to Wheeling, the single engine airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in East Troy. Both occupants were killed. The pilot was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent following pilot's physical impairment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Blood alcohol level 1,45‰.
Final Report: