# NTSB Accident DEN89DTE03
> **GALBREATH VARIVIGGEN** · 1989-05-07 · FALCON, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89DTE03
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28282
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-07
- **Location:** FALCON, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.029083, -104.479118
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** GALBREATH
- **Model:** VARIVIGGEN
- **Registration:** N34VV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS NEWLY COMPLETED HOMEBUILT. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER CONTROL INPUTS AND THE LACK OF INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE AIRCRAFT KIT MANUFACTURER ARE CONSIDERED AS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.

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