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Sapinero, Colorado

July 18, 2026 · NTSB WPR26LA266 · MAULE M-4-180V (N489LA)
Minor/None
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Details

NTSB ReportWPR26LA266
AircraftMAULE M-4-180V
RegistrationN489LA
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.4667, -107.3333
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