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GILL, Colorado

February 9, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA075 · CESSNA 152 (N69117)
Minor/None
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IMPROPER USE OF THE POWERPLANT CONTROLS BY THE CFI DURING DESCENT THROUGH LOW TEMPERATURE AIR.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA075
AircraftCESSNA 152
RegistrationN69117
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.4490, -104.5307
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