N1401E

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17270986

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 21, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA332
Location
Air Force Academy, CO
Event ID
20250821200835
Coordinates
38.970032, -104.814380
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270986
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AERO CLUB
Address
9222 AIRFIELD DR
City
USAF ACADEMY
State / Zip Code
CO 80840-2098
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# CEN25LA332