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LEADVILLE, Colorado

June 30, 1992 · NTSB DEN92LA065 · PIPER PA-32RT-300 (N109RH)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDED: THE PILOT ALLOWING THE AIRPLANE TO LIFT OFF PREMATURELY, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN92LA065
AircraftPIPER PA-32RT-300
RegistrationN109RH
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location39.2403, -106.2903
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