CESSNA 172S
Colorado Springs, CO, May 29, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | USAF ACADEMY DAVIS AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA210 |
| Event ID | 20260601203094 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N386SP |
| Operator | USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB |
| Owner | USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.
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.