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aviator1968 · January 25th, 2003, 13:26

I believe the 172 was from wings. There was a guy from Aspen on the TV . He indicated that it wasn't one of theirs.

The accident was between a 172 from KAPA going to JeffCo., and a Piper Cheyenne going from JeffCo. to KAPA. They were both under Bravo airspace, and were not in contact with ATC. At 5:17pm, the sun had set, but it was still light. However, that light after sunset changes the look of things. Kind of twilight, but not quite. I'm sure some of you know what that looks like from the air. I know that it's hell to see in that light on the road sometimes. The mountains seem to "suck up" the light after sunset.

I figure the 172 was a student/instructor with the student under the hood. Just a hunch, but it does make sense. It's a shame. My heart really goes out to the families.

January 25th, 2003, 13:26	#14
aviator1968 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: KGXY Posts: 19	Re: Mid-Air Collision in Denver I believe the 172 was from wings. There was a guy from Aspen on the TV . He indicated that it wasn't one of theirs. The accident was between a 172 from KAPA going to JeffCo., and a Piper Cheyenne going from JeffCo. to KAPA. They were both under Bravo airspace, and were not in contact with ATC. At 5:17pm, the sun had set, but it was still light. However, that light after sunset changes the look of things. Kind of twilight, but not quite. I'm sure some of you know what that looks like from the air. I know that it's hell to see in that light on the road sometimes. The mountains seem to "suck up" the light after sunset. I figure the 172 was a student/instructor with the student under the hood. Just a hunch, but it does make sense. It's a shame. My heart really goes out to the families.