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NTSB investigation record

FTW98LA166

Completed

Cessna 172F· N7894U

Date
March 31, 1998
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision in electing to land with a known 30 knot tailwind. Factors were high winds and a tailwind.

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