Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot was on a round-robin out of rapid city, sd. During a refueling stop at chadron, ne, he inquired about scenic spots in the area. After hearing about a ridge south of the airport, the pilot said that he would probably take a look at it. The airplane impacted the ground in a vertical descent.
Source record
Factual narrative
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