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FALCON, Colorado

May 7, 1989 · NTSB DEN89DTE03 · GALBREATH VARIVIGGEN (N34VV)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS NEWLY COMPLETED HOMEBUILT. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER CONTROL INPUTS AND THE LACK OF INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE AIRCRAFT KIT MANUFACTURER ARE CONSIDERED AS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89DTE03
AircraftGALBREATH VARIVIGGEN
RegistrationN34VV
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location39.0291, -104.4791
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