Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. Factors were the loss of thermal lift, the subsequent stall/spin, and the fence post that he impacted.
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NTSB investigation record
DEN99LA117
CompletedSchempp-Hirth Ventus b/16.6· N176V
- Date
- July 11, 1999
- Location
- Hobbs, NM
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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