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MILLIKEN, Colorado

February 25, 1990 · NTSB DEN90FA063 · PIPER PA-12-150 (N4053H)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT, INTENTIONAL BUZZING, AND FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE POWER LINE AND THE ABSENCE OF SHOULDER HARNESSES IN THE AIRCRAFT.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN90FA063
AircraftPIPER PA-12-150
RegistrationN4053H
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location40.3094, -104.8500
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