CESSNA 172
Watkins, CO — March 17, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA160 |
| Event ID | 20210318102785 |
| Location | Watkins, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.79371, -104.54734 |
| Airport | COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the instructor pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot’s takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.