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CRESTED BUTTE, Colorado

July 19, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA174 · PIPER PA-28-160 (N5673W)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE WHILE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA174
AircraftPIPER PA-28-160
RegistrationN5673W
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8709, -106.9795
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