CESSNA 172S
Air Force Academy, CO — January 27, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 27, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA088 |
| Event ID | 20250128199611 |
| Location | Air Force Academy, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.97339, -104.82003 |
| Airport | USAF Academy Davis Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.