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NTSB investigation record

BFO91LA082

Completed

Schempp-Hirth Venus cm· N102AG

Date
September 14, 1991
Location
New Castle, VA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush. Contributing was a high density altitude causing deteriorated aircraft performance, and an inadequate preflight preparation which resulted in an overgross aircraft condition.

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