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July 16, 2003 · NTSB DEN03LA130 · Aerostar S-71A (N5047C)
Minor/None
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Details

NTSB ReportDEN03LA130
AircraftAerostar S-71A
RegistrationN5047C
Damage
FAR Part091
Location39.3317, -106.9853
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