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Falcon, Colorado

October 24, 2024 · NTSB CEN25LA027 · CESSNA 172P (N62740)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student/instructed pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Delayed action-Instructor/check pilot
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA027
AircraftCESSNA 172P
RegistrationN62740
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9428, -104.5699
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