N62740CESSNA 172P2024-10-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172PS/N: 17275331

Summary

On October 24, 2024, a Cessna 172P (N62740) was involved in an incident near Falcon, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62740.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 24, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA027
Location
Falcon, CO
Event ID
20241024195376
Coordinates
38.942770, -104.569900
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275331
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DOOMAC LLC DBA
Address
13775 JUDGE ORR RD
City
PEYTON
State / Zip Code
CO 80831-8405
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA027