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La Garita, Colorado

July 7, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA240 · CUB CRAFTERS CCK-1865 (N952SA)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and aeronautical decision making.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-High density altitude-Effect on operation
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Mountainous/hilly terrain-Effect on operation

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA240
AircraftCUB CRAFTERS CCK-1865
RegistrationN952SA
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location37.8418, -106.4150
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