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.