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Peyton, Colorado

December 21, 2020 · NTSB CEN21LA099 · CESSNA 150K (N5937G)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Task monitoring/vigilance-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA099
AircraftCESSNA 150K
RegistrationN5937G
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9457, -104.5712
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