I don't normally look for single or twin engine civilian planes but this one was near my campsite and turned out to be fairly easy to find.

Corona Pass MU-2 (Civilian)

Name	Corona Pass MU-2
CAP data	3954N 10541W 26DEC75,MU2,N133MA,E SD CORONA PS/WHT YEL GRN,12.5
GPS coords	39 53 52.0 105 41 24.0
GPS decimal	39.89778   105.69000
UTM
Datum used	NAD 27
County	Gilpin County, CO.

Dec 26, 1975

MU-2 Picture contributed by Karl Smith.

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The site from ridge crest above.

The wreck cause: Failure to clear terrain. I don't have much more info on this since I don't generally pursue civilian small planes. This one was in an area I camped where there are many wrecks and it was easy to go see.

Casualties:   NAME

Site Description:. Didn't actually stand on the site. Viewed it from the ridge above. Appears as if 95% cleaned up.

Best route : Unknown.

West side of Rollins Pass road from ridgecrest overlooking site.

Trip Report: None.

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Last Modified:   1/1/2008