Pilot Dies in Aircraft Crash at Winona Municipal Airport

Update: Pilot Who Died in Crash at Winona Airport Identified 

Winona, MN (KROC-AM News)- A pilot is dead following an aircraft crash at the Winona Municipal Airport.

See Also: Pickup and Tow Truck Collide on Interstate 90 Near Rochester, One Injury Reported 

That’s according to the Winona Fire Department which responded to the aviation fatality around 8:00 Thursday evening. 

So far limited details are available. 

Get our free mobile app

Pilot Killed in Aircraft Crash at Winona Municipal Airport

Firefighters responding to the airport, located at 106 Galewski Dr., encountered one person at the scene of the crash. 

They attempted life-saving measures but the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene, the Winona Fire Department says. 

See Also: Fake Gold Bars, GPS Lead to Arrest in $30K Rochester Scam 

Authorities have not said what caused the deadly crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the investigation into the fatal incident. 

NTSB Describes Aircraft

A post on X from the NTSB is describing the aircraft as a “Airborne Windsports Microlight aircraft,” which is similar to a motorized hang glider.

A preliminary report from the FAA indicates the crash occurred during the landing for an unknown reason. Officials did not release the pilot’s name.

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family,” a Facebook post from the Winona Fire Department says. 

The Winona County Sheriff’s Office, Winona County Emergency Management, the Winona Police Department, Winona Area Ambulance and the Goodview Police Department also responded to the deadly incident.