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Hard Landing During Simulated Engine Failure Training (N5396D)

Englewood, CO, US

On July 14, 1999, a Cessna 172N (registration N5396D) was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's failure maintain aircraft control. A factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a training flight, an instructor simulated an engine failure. The student overshot the base turn, steepened bank, and pulled back on the yoke, increasing descent rate. Despite instructor's corrective actions, the aircraft landed hard left of runway and veered off.

Sequence

According to the flight instructor, the training flight was operating in the traffic pattern for runway 17R. On the downwind leg, the instructor reduced the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure for the student pilot. As the student initiated the turn from downwind to base, he overshot the intended centerline. To correct, the student steepened the bank angle and simultaneously pulled the control yoke aft. This action resulted in an increased descent rate.

Instructor Actions

The instructor then applied full throttle and attempted to level the wings. Despite these corrective measures, the aircraft contacted the ground hard, landing approximately 10 feet left of the runway. Following the hard landing, the aircraft veered across the runway and departed the right side.

Aftermath

The aircraft came to rest off the right side of the runway. The incident involved a practice emergency landing scenario. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or any occupant injuries.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 1999 Cessna 172N accident near Englewood, CO?

During a training flight, an instructor simulated an engine failure. The student overshot the base turn, steepened bank, and pulled back on the yoke, increasing descent rate. Despite instructor's corrective actions, the aircraft landed hard left of runway and veered off.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 1999 Cessna 172N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5396D, at Englewood, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor's failure maintain aircraft control. A factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19245. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.