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Title:
Lessons From The Past With A Twist
Topic:
A Look At Two Minnesota Fatal Accidents
Date and Time:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, starting at 18:30 Central Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Laura Herrmann, PPSEL-IR, AGI, Remote Pilot, Lead FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:

Join us as Laura discusses the Wellstone accident and an accident occurring in Victoria, MN.  Both accidents involved loss of control in flight (LOC-I), and she will talk about what happened, what the causes were, and how the pilots involved could have mitigated risk.  She will also share personal connections to both flights and finish with a discussion on how to talk with non-pilots about aviation accidents

Here is a link to the NTSB report for the Wellstone accident:  Wellstone accident

Here is a link to the NTSB for the Victoria, MN accident:  Victoria accident

Select Number:
GL15140897
Location of Seminar:
St. Cloud Aero Club Hangar
1550 45th Avenue SE

Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Directions to Venue:

Presentation will be in main part of hangar

Parking is available in the main airport parking lot. Enter SCSU Aero Club Hangar through the south door adjacent to the parking lot.


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  KSTC
Seating:
50 seats at the facility, 44 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Contact Information:
LAURA JEAN HERRMANN
Phone: (612) 253-4513
faa.smcw@yahoo.com
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thanks to EAA Chapter 551 for sponsoring this program

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
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