FAA accident report · Nortrp T38A · Tehachapi, CA · May 22, 1987
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Flying in moa overtook and collided with N2520X that was in level flight making highway survey. On ATC scope NORDO.
FLYING IN MOA OVERTOOK AND COLLIDED WITH N2520X THAT WAS IN LEVEL FLIGHT MAKING HIGHWAY SURVEY. ON ATC SCOPE NORDO.
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