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April 12, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA107 · STINSON 108-3 (N993C)
Minor/None
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THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA107
AircraftSTINSON 108-3
RegistrationN993C
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7407, -104.7809
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