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BOULDER, Colorado

February 16, 1990 · NTSB DEN90LA057 · CESSNA 152 (N25197)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. PATCHES OF PACKED SNOW ON THE RUNWAY MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO REGAIN CONTROL AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE BEGAN.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN90LA057
AircraftCESSNA 152
RegistrationN25197
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.0407, -105.3700
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