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FALCON, Colorado

January 4, 1992 · NTSB DEN92LA023 · CESSNA 152 (N774WS)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

ENGINE FAILURE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE: PILOT INEXPERIENCE AND BECOMING LOST AND DISORIENTED.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92LA023
AircraftCESSNA 152
RegistrationN774WS
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.0290, -104.2901
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