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| Date: | Thursday 17 November 1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 35 Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2956B |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Denver-Stapleton International Airport, CO (DEN) -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot of a Beechcraft 35 (N2956B) realized on finals that he was flying in front of a DC-6, instead of behind it. When trying to make a right climbing turn, the collision took place. Impact took place when the right wing and the propeller of the Bonanza struck the bottom of the DC-6 wing. Both aircraft were able to make a safe landing.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "1) Failure of the Bonanza pilot to adhere to traffic pattern procedures and to execute an immediate go-around. 2) High level of air traffic in the traffic pattern. 3) Failure of the DC-6 pilots before and during final approach to see the Bonanza under an adverse condition of sunglare."
Sources:
The Deseret News - Nov 18, 1960
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 30-Jan-2025 08:34 | ASN | Added |
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