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Elbert, Colorado

July 10, 2022 · NTSB CEN22LA319 · SCHLEICHER ASW-19B (N53JC)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Flight planning/navigation-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Ground equipment-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN22LA319
AircraftSCHLEICHER ASW-19B
RegistrationN53JC
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.2241, -104.6401
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