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LARKSPUR, Colorado

March 31, 1992 · NTSB DEN92FA045 · CESSNA T210N (N212CS)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FLARE THE AIRPLANE DUE TO HIS REDUCED FORWARD VISIBILITY. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, HIS FAILURE TO PROCEED TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND WEATHER CONDITIONS INCLUDING SNOW, FOG, AND OBSCURATION.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92FA045
AircraftCESSNA T210N
RegistrationN212CS
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location39.1807, -104.8893
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