Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 29, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA210
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Event ID
20260601203094
Coordinates
38.972473, -104.817250
Nearest Airport
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 maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB
Address
9222 AIRFIELD DR STE 1
City
USAF ACADEMY
State / Zip Code
CO 80840
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# CEN26LA210