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February 14, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA077 · BALLOON WORKS AX8-24 (N7127J)
Minor/None
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ICE FORMING IN THE FUEL TANK SHUT OFF VALVE, AND THE BURNER BLAST VALVE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA077
AircraftBALLOON WORKS AX8-24
RegistrationN7127J
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location37.9391, -107.8998
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