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May 17, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA120 · ENSTROM 280C (N624H)
Minor/None
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INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA120
AircraftENSTROM 280C
RegistrationN624H
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8092, -104.7694
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