DEN83LA015
1982-11-06 · HOLLY, Colorado, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed
Airport K08
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF A PIECE OF WOOD WAS PICKED UP BY A WHEEL AND TOSSED AGAINST THE ELEVATOR JAMMING ITAND CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL. WHILE OUT OF CONTROL HE THOUGHT HE IMPACTED THE GROUND. A FARMERS IRRIGATION PIPE ONE QUARTER MILE FROM THE AIRPORT WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRCRAFT HAD SEVERAL HOLES IN THE FUSELAGE. THE PILOT LANDED SUCCESSFULLY AT AN AIRPORT 40 MILES AWAY. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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