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May 29, 2026 · NTSB CEN26LA210 · CESSNA 172S (N386SP)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Contributed to outcome
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Forgotten action/omission-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN26LA210
AircraftCESSNA 172S
RegistrationN386SP
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9725, -104.8173
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