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MEEKER, Colorado

June 3, 1989 · NTSB DEN89FA131 · BOEING PT-17 (N555JW)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE INADVERTENT STALL-SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND SHEAR.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89FA131
AircraftBOEING PT-17
RegistrationN555JW
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location40.0509, -107.8910
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