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Ault, Colorado

April 7, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA146 · PIPER PA28 (N8282V)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Instructor/check pilot
  • Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Task monitoring/vigilance-Instructor/check pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Instructor/check pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA146
AircraftPIPER PA28
RegistrationN8282V
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.7249, -104.6222
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