CESSNA 172S

Air Force Academy, CO — January 27, 2025

Event Information

DateJanuary 27, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN25LA088
Event ID20250128199611
LocationAir Force Academy, CO
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.97339, -104.82003
AirportUSAF Academy Davis Airfield
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172S
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear.

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.

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