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LITTLETON, Colorado

April 19, 1991 · NTSB DEN91FA061 · CESSNA T210M (N761CM)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE OVERHAULED TURBOCHARGER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND BOOST PUMP. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN91FA061
AircraftCESSNA T210M
RegistrationN761CM
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location39.5900, -105.0108
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