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January 27, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA088 · CESSNA 172S (N51387)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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

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NTSB Findings

  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Effect on operation
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Response/compensation
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA088
AircraftCESSNA 172S
RegistrationN51387
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9734, -104.8200
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