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August 27, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA449 · COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC41-550FG (N522LG)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s loss of control during landing in high density altitude conditions.

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NTSB Findings

  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-High density altitude-Awareness of condition
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA449
AircraftCOLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC41-550FG
RegistrationN522LG
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.0898, -105.9160
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