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FOUNTAIN, Colorado

July 24, 1991 · NTSB DEN91LA104 · CESSNA 152 (N24204)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE A LANDING. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDED LOW CEILING, OBSCURATION, FOG, AND DRIZZLE.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN91LA104
AircraftCESSNA 152
RegistrationN24204
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.6593, -104.6891
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