Crash location | Unknown |
Nearest city | Crestone, CO
37.996388°N, 105.699733°W |
Tail number | N7509Q |
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Accident date | 29 Jun 1989 |
Aircraft type | Cessna 310Q |
Additional details: | None |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO SAFELY CLEAR THE MOUNTAINS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, BOX CANYON, AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.