"JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote in message
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I do agree with your conclusion, though. The mention of flying into a
box canyon would make an aerodynamic stall a more likely cause than a
power
failure.

Recent discussions on various forums indicate that he was not only aware of
and concerned about box canyon hazards, but very recently seeking
information from others about how to avoid those situation.

Other sources indicate that he may have taken a wrong turn or flown into a
fork in the terrain, and that he was aware of the problem and knew they were
in trouble before impact.

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-c