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August 21, 2025 · Cessna 172 N · N1401E
Air Force Academy, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Air Force Academy, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1978)
Tail Number
N1401E
Operator
Private Individual
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA332
The student pilot departed on a solo flight, and after takeoff, he saw the airplane’s wheel chocks hanging on the right wing strut. Due to the proximity of the chocks to the wing flaps, a no-flap landing was performed. The airplane landed without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the underside of the right wing had been struck numerous times by the wheel chocks which resulted in substantial damage to a wing rib. The flight school allowed for the storage of wheel chocks on the wing struts, then relying on the pilot to stow them inside the airplane during the preflight inspection. Following the accident, the flight school manager prohibited this practice and the chocks would be stowed inside the airplane when not in use.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Inspection-Preflight inspection-Student/instructed pilot
Full Narrative
The student pilot departed on a solo flight, and after takeoff, he saw the airplane’s wheel chocks hanging on the right wing strut. Due to the proximity of the chocks to the wing flaps, a no-flap landing was performed. The airplane landed without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the underside of the right wing had been struck numerous times by the wheel chocks which resulted in substantial damage to a wing rib. The flight school allowed for the storage of wheel chocks on the wing struts, then relying on the pilot to stow them inside the airplane during the preflight inspection. Following the accident, the flight school manager prohibited this practice and the chocks would be stowed inside the airplane when not in use.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:40 MDT
Nearest AirportUsaf Academy Davis Airfield (12nm N)
Runway34C
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN1401E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivate Individual
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time07:55
Weather SourceWFAC