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| Date: | Sunday 15 October 1989 |
| Time: | 09:35 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-4-220C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4550R |
| MSN: | 2017C |
| Engine model: | FRANKLIN 6A-350-C1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sterling, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Yuma, CO (2V6) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Probable Cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO CORRECT A GROUND LOOP/SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL. A STRONG CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN90LA011
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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