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September 10, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA225 · CESSNA 170 (N170LF)
Minor/None
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FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA225
AircraftCESSNA 170
RegistrationN170LF
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location37.3499, -108.5707
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