No fatalities
27 Jan 2025: CESSNA 172S — 10FSS - USAFA AERO CLUB — Air Force Academy, CO
On 27 Jan 2025, a CESSNA 172S operated by 10FSS - USAFA AERO CLUB was involved in an aviation accident near Air Force Academy, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationResponse/compensationDescent rate — Not attained/maintainedPilot