FAA accident report · Blanca 1730A · Portland, OR · October 1, 1989
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VFR on top. Attempted descent below clouds in area of near zero conditions. Lost control. Near vertical impact.
VFR ON TOP. ATTEMPTED DESCENT BELOW CLOUDS IN AREA OF NEAR ZERO CONDITIONS. LOST CONTROL. NEAR VERTICAL IMPACT.