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Final Report: Sailplane wing failure killed Engen and friend

SCHEMPP-HIRTH NIMBUS 4DM, MINDEN, NEV., JULY 13, 1999– The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its final report on the crash o

By David A. Lombardo • Contributor

May 9, 2008

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