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Aviation accident CEN09CA520

NONE · GRAHN J/GRAHN G PITTS S2S · 2009-08-13 · Rifle, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN09CA520
Event ID
20090813X73143
Type
Accident
Date
2009-08-13
Location
Rifle, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.526111, -107.726943

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
GRAHN J/GRAHN G
Model
PITTS S2S
Registration
N540S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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