Depth perception on final above the bright snow, may have misjudged altitude before the flair. Just like trying to land
on a glass smooth lake in an amphib - you basically fly a rate of descent until contact...


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message ups.com...
: Was there a covering of snow where they crashed? Was it a bright sunny day?
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: Yep.
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: Why?
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: Jay Honeck
: Iowa City, IA
: Pathfinder N56993
: www.AlexisParkInn.com
: "Your Aviation Destination
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