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Accident: Piper PA28R

Aug 8, 2020 · Englewood, CO

NTSB numberCEN20CA332Event id20200808X40610

0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
2
Uninjured

Probable cause

The flight instructor did not maintain a proper approach path and landing flare during a landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and damaged landing gear. During the subsequent landing with damaged landing gear, the flight instructor lost directional control which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.

NTSB docket CEN20CA332

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Piper PA28R
Registration
N4964S
Year built
1970
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Landing-flare/touchdown Loss of control on ground

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Centennial Airport (APA)0 nm (1 km) south-east
  • Buckley Space Force Base (BFK)9 nm (17 km) north-east
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)19 nm (35 km) north-east

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