Final
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Aug 21, 2025
N1401E accident at Air Force Academy, CO
Cessna 172 — Preflight or dispatch event at KAFF (Air Force Academy, CO)
DateAug 21, 2025
Tail numberN1401E
AircraftCessna 172 · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationKAFF — Air Force Academy, CO
Phase of flightStanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA332
Probable cause
The student pilot’s failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
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