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September 2, 2023 · Textron Aviation 172S · N20818
Englewood, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Textron Aviation 172S (2020)
Tail Number
N20818
Operator
Atp Usa
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA394
The flight instructor and his student were conducting an instructional flight in the airport traffic pattern when the airplane collided with multiple geese during initial climb. Due to the collision, the engine experienced a loss of engine power, so the flight instructor continued straight ahead. He conducted a forced landing on a golf course and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and his student were conducting an instructional flight in the airport traffic pattern when the airplane collided with multiple geese during initial climb. Due to the collision, the engine experienced a loss of engine power, so the flight instructor continued straight ahead. He conducted a forced landing on a golf course and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:54 MDT
Nearest AirportCentennial (1nm S)
Runway17L
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTextron Aviation 172S
Tail NumberN20818
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAtp Usa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time06:53
Weather SourceWFAC