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Alamosa, Colorado

December 6, 2023 · NTSB CEN24LA055 · PIPER PA-30 (N7790Y)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not specified

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA055
AircraftPIPER PA-30
RegistrationN7790Y
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location37.4351, -105.8679
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