Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent use of the speed brakes, which resulted in an excessive rate of descent. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
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NTSB investigation record
NYC92DGT01
CompletedSchempp-hirth Discus bt· N224WT
- Date
- April 5, 1992
- Location
- Julian, PA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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