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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Raven RX7 · Durango, CO · February 2, 1991

Date: February 2, 1991 · 09:30 local
Place: Durango, CO
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N35773
NTSB investigation: NTSBDEN91LA040
Reported as: Raven RX7
People aboard: 3
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 226 total226 in this make and model6 in the last 90 days

N35773Registration cancelled May 22, 2002 · Raven Industries RALLY RX7S/N RX7-3208 · Built 1989 Airframe modelRaven Industries RALLY RX7 Engine modelNONENone

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Wind picked up after topping canyon. Entered downdraft. Unable clear wires.

As the FAA filed it

WIND PICKED UP AFTER TOPPING CANYON. ENTERED DOWNDRAFT. UNABLE CLEAR WIRES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB DEN91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were: the unfavorable winds and the high obstructions in the flight path.Feb 2, 1991 · Substantial damage