On November 2, 2013, a CESSNA 172N N operated by Leading Edge Flight Training was involved in an aviation accident near Loveland, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A dragging right brake, which resulted in an un-commanded right turn, and subsequent ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight instructor and student pilot were landing a tailwheel airplane when it veered right after touchdown. The instructor took control and applied full left rudder and brake, but the airplane turned right and departed the runway, causing the left main gear to collapse and left wing to impact the ground.
Incident Overview
A flight instructor and a pilot receiving instruction were conducting a landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. According to the instructor, after touchdown the airplane veered to the right. The instructor took control of the airplane and applied full left rudder and left brake. The airplane tracked straight for a moment before it turned right and departed the runway.
Damage and Examination
The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground. Examination of the airplane's right brake rotor revealed heat damage (bluing) of the rotor. Substantial damage was noted to the airplane's wing and fuselage.
Pilot Observations
The instructor noted that the other pilot did not appear to make any control inputs that would have resulted in a right turn.
Contributing factors
Malfunction
Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Nov 2013 CESSNA 172N N accident near Loveland, CO?
A flight instructor and student pilot were landing a tailwheel airplane when it veered right after touchdown. The instructor took control and applied full left rudder and brake, but the airplane turned right and departed the runway, causing the left main gear to collapse and left wing to impact the ground.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 2013 CESSNA 172N N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Nov 2013 involved a CESSNA 172N N, operated by Leading Edge Flight Training, at Loveland, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A dragging right brake, which resulted in an un-commanded right turn, and subsequent ground loop.
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