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LONGMONT, Colorado

March 16, 1992 · NTSB DEN92LA042 · PIPER PA-24-180 (N6863P)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE: A SNOW BANK ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY, AND GUSTY CROSSWIND.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92LA042
AircraftPIPER PA-24-180
RegistrationN6863P
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.1595, -105.0306
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