Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot misjudged the approach. Factors were the high density altitude, the downdraft, and the dteriorted climb performance.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW91LA114
CompletedSchempp-hirth Ventus cm· N9999R
- Date
- July 2, 1991
- Location
- Marfa, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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