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STEAMBOAT SPRG., Colorado

April 5, 1989 · NTSB DEN89FA149 · CESSNA 182P (N7248N)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE PLT'S FAILURE TO DISCONTINUE THE VFR FLIGHT WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED IMC; AND THE PLT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89FA149
AircraftCESSNA 182P
RegistrationN7248N
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location40.4903, -106.8301
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