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Meeker, Colorado

July 3, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA236 · PIPER PA-18-150 (N66898)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Delayed action-Instructor/check pilot
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student/instructed pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA236
AircraftPIPER PA-18-150
RegistrationN66898
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.0531, -107.8844
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