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ELBERT, Colorado

June 18, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA140 · Schweizer 1-26E (N65910)
Minor/None
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THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH PLACED THE AIRCRAFT TOO FAR FROM THE RUNWAY TO COMPLETE A NORMAL LANDING.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA140
AircraftSchweizer 1-26E
RegistrationN65910
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.2206, -104.5305
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