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ECKERT, Colorado

April 2, 1993 · NTSB DEN93LA037 · PIPER PA-30 (N8210Y)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE TRUCK DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN ATTEMPTING THE OPERATION, AND THE DRIVER'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN NOT VACATING ALL PERSONNEL FROM THE TRUCK.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN93LA037
AircraftPIPER PA-30
RegistrationN8210Y
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8408, -107.9504
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