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GARFIELD, Colorado

July 15, 1990 · NTSB FTW90FA141 · PIPER PA-28-161 (N8102C)
1 Fatal
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO THE MOUNTAIN PASS AND THE SUBSEQUENT INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GROUND CLEARANCE.

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Details

NTSB ReportFTW90FA141
AircraftPIPER PA-28-161
RegistrationN8102C
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location38.5492, -106.2906
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