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PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colorado

August 29, 1992 · NTSB DEN92FA088 · CESSNA 175A (N7032E)
4 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT EXPERIENCING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92FA088
AircraftCESSNA 175A
RegistrationN7032E
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location37.2401, -107.0305
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