N1401ECESSNA 1722025-08-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17270986

Summary

On August 21, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N1401E) was involved in an incident near Air Force Academy, CO. All 1 person 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 perform an adequate preflight inspection.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA332. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1401E.

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