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July 24, 1992 · NTSB DEN92FA077 · CESSNA 172RG (N4963R)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S OPERATION AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR OBSTACLES IN RISING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, DIVERSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR'S ATTENTION, AND THE RISING TERRAIN.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92FA077
AircraftCESSNA 172RG
RegistrationN4963R
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location39.2197, -105.8006
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