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Monte Vista, Colorado

July 7, 2026 · NTSB WPR26LA259 · NOEL SIMMONS RV-8 (N425GB)
Minor/None
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Details

NTSB ReportWPR26LA259
AircraftNOEL SIMMONS RV-8
RegistrationN425GB
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location37.5293, -106.0478
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