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BRIGHTON, Colorado

August 4, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA183 · CESSNA 177RG (N8203G)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK, WHICH ALLOWED THE LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE DURING THE LANDING.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA183
AircraftCESSNA 177RG
RegistrationN8203G
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.9506, -104.7896
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