CESSNA 172S
Denver, CO, February 28, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 28, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.57012, -104.84929 |
| Airport | Centennial Aiport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA133 |
| Event ID | 20260305202604 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N1071Z |
| Operator | Aspen Flying Club |
| Owner | 5280 Flying Club LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
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.