On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:56:34 GMT, john smith wrote in
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Larry Dighera wrote:
The story indicates that the California Highway Patrol estimated the
Bonanza's speed at 90 mph. Wouldn't the pilot have attempted to touch
down at about 50 knots? If not, why not.

The Bo won't fly that slow without power.

Vs is about 65 knots, isn't it? In ground effect it should be able to
fly even slower.