Final None Jan 27, 2025

N51387 accident at Air Force Academy, CO

Cessna 172S — Loss of control in flight at AFF (Air Force Academy, CO)

DateJan 27, 2025
Tail numberN51387
AircraftCessna 172S · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationAFF — Air Force Academy, CO
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA088

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear.

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