Primary finding
Probable cause
The student pilot's inadvertent pulling of the mixture, instead of the carburetor heat, while preparing for the approach, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX98LA115
CompletedRobinson R22Beta· N4079M
- Date
- March 15, 1998
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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