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WOODY CREEK, Colorado

October 24, 1992 · NTSB DEN93FA008 · CESSNA 172P (N63016)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

AIRCRAFT CLIMB PERFORMANCE EXCEEDED. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MOUNTAIN FLYING, AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITIONS.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN93FA008
AircraftCESSNA 172P
RegistrationN63016
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location39.2806, -106.8992
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