On March 18, 1992, a Cessna 172Q (registration N66076) operated by Wings OF Denver Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: UNDETERMINED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot discovered scrape marks and structural damage on the left wing during a pre-flight inspection for a local training flight. The exact time and identity of the responsible party remain unknown.
What happened
During a routine pre-flight inspection conducted in preparation for a local training flight, a student pilot identified visible damage to the left wing structure. A more thorough examination revealed scrape marks located on the tip of the left wing, along with mud deposits on the leading edge of the left aileron. Additionally, damage was confirmed on the aft spar of the wing.
The investigation could not determine the specific date or time when this damage occurred. Furthermore, the identity of the pilot responsible for the incident remained undetermined due to insufficient information in the records.
What happened in the 18 Mar 1992 Cessna 172Q accident near Englewood, CO?
A student pilot discovered scrape marks and structural damage on the left wing during a pre-flight inspection for a local training flight. The exact time and identity of the responsible party remain unknown.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Mar 1992 involved a Cessna 172Q, registration N66076, operated by Wings OF Denver Flying Club, at Englewood, CO.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…