Colorado Aviation Accidents & Incidents

Learn from Colorado's accident history to fly safer in the Rockies

2310 Total Accidents 425 Fatal 816 Fatalities 1982-2026
← Back to all accidents

RIFLE, Colorado

June 16, 1991 · NTSB DEN91LA085 · CESSNA 172J (N9885J)
Minor/None
Note: This analysis may be based on NTSB preliminary reports, which represent an initial, incomplete investigation. Facts can change as the investigation progresses, and preliminary findings should not be assumed to be accurate or final. For older events, a final NTSB report may have been issued β€” always consult the NTSB Aviation Query for the authoritative record.

NTSB Narrative

THE STUDENT PILOT IMPROPERLY FLARED THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING.

Case Study & Lessons Learned

Generating educational case study...

Details

NTSB ReportDEN91LA085
AircraftCESSNA 172J
RegistrationN9885J
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.5294, -107.7692
Corporate Sponsor
Altivation
Altivation
All Classifieds Post an Ad