Final None Feb 28, 2026

N1071Z accident at Denver, CO

Cessna 172S — Abnormal runway contact at KAPA (Denver, CO)

DateFeb 28, 2026
Tail numberN1071Z
AircraftCessna 172S · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
LocationKAPA — Denver, CO
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA133

Probable cause

The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

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