# NTSB investigations, CO

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA005.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Eldorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2026 · N162GL · Destroyed
  > On October 4, 2026, about 2130 mountain daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft DA-40 airplane, N162GL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Eldorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA321.md): Cessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 13, 2026 · N9265C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA097.md): Cessna T206H · Dunton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 3, 2026 · N919CW · Destroyed
  > On September 3, 2026, about 1518 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T206H airplane, N919CW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Dunton, Colorado. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA303.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Westminster, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 28, 2026 · N125WB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA300.md): Cessna T206H · Marble, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2026 · N464PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the final approach in variable and gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were localized wind effects associated with mountainous terrain and with nearby convective activity.
- [NTSB CEN26LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA281.md): Mooney M20E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 4, 2026 · N3264F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA266.md): Maule M-4-180V · Sapinero, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 18, 2026 · N489LA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA074.md): Mooney M20E · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 16, 2026 · N9398V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA254.md): Tag Aviation PTY Titanium Explorer · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 13, 2026 · N665TE · Substantial damage
  > On July 13, 2026, about 800 mountain daylight time, a Tag Aviation Pty Ltd Titanium Explorer gyrocopter, N665TE was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Larkspur, Colorado. The pilot passed away in the hospital five days after the…
- [NTSB CEN26FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA247.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Silver Jack Reservoir, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N40HX · Substantial damage
  > On July 12, 2026, about 1705 mountain daylight time, a Kaman Aerospace Corporation K-1200 (K-MAX) helicopter, N40HX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Silver Jack Reservoir, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN26LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA251.md): Vans RV-12 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 10, 2026 · N812MM · Substantial damage
  > On July 10, 2026, about 1023 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 airplane, N812MM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Grand Junction, Colorado. The pilot and a passenger were…
- [NTSB WPR26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA273.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 7, 2026 · N2793H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA259.md): Noel Simmons RV-8 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 7, 2026 · N425GB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA26LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA270.md): Airbus A321-231 · Somerset, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 6, 2026 · N943JT · No damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA243.md): Valerie Westedt Zenith Zodiac 650B · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 5, 2026 · N452VC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA243.md): Evolution Revolt · Peyton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2026 · N672BB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot, which resulted in the loss of control during a rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA26WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA249.md): Airbus Canada BD500 · Berthoud, CO · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 24, 2026 · CGJYI
- [NTSB CEN26LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA235.md): Beech V35B · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 17, 2026 · N4275S · No damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA060.md): Beech E33 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 13, 2026 · N8475N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA052.md): Timothy G Tarris Early Bird Jenny · Lamar, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 10, 2026 · N522VT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA049.md): William F Schoen RV-7 · Alpine, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 10, 2026 · N727BN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA210.md): Cessna 172S · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2026 · N386SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB CEN26LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA183.md): Cessna 182P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N1355S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA181.md): Hughes 369HS · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N926ES · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction and the pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA272.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2026 · N2904R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a fuel farm fence while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA169.md): Luscombe 8E · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N1398K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC26LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N53265 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall at a low altitude and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN26LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA165.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2026 · N495LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB CEN26LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA166.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2026 · N311LH · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's installation of an oversized tire, which prevented the left main landing gear from extending resulting in a precautionary gear up landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA152.md): Ela ELA10 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N510EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA151.md): Champion 7GCB · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N920CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA156.md): Cessna 150G · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 21, 2026 · N6305S · Substantial damage
  > On March 21, 2026, about 1023 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 150G airplane, N6305S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ellicott, Colorado. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA135.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Trinidad, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Mar 8, 2026 · N2663Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA151.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Mar 7, 2026 · N425MA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA150.md): Boeing 737-824 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Mar 6, 2026 · N27213 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA133.md): Cessna 172S · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2026 · N1071Z · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN26LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA127.md): Raytheon B36TC · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2026 · N2251Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA115.md): Epic E1000 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 13, 2026 · N98FK · Substantial damage
  > On February 13, 2026, about 0019 mountain standard time, an Epic E1000 airplane, N98FK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN26LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA108.md): Adams Balloon A55S · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2026 · N4010K · No damage
  > The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA090.md): Cessna 750 · Mountain Village, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 13, 2026 · N772XJ · Substantial damage
  > On January 13, 2026 about 1220 mountain standard time, a Cessna 750, N772XJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mountain Village, Colorado. The pilots and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under the…
- [NTSB CEN26LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA087.md): Stinson 108-3 · Gypsum, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 11, 2026 · N6725M · Substantial damage
  > On January 11, 2026, at 1408 mountain standard time, a Stinson 108-3 airplane, N6725M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Gypsum, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA068.md): Kitfox Clasc IV-1200 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2025 · N239DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN26LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA067.md): Mark O Treidel American Ranger AR-1 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2025 · N529MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain rotor RPM and maintain proper rotor disc angle during takeoff which resulted in a rotor strike with the rudder.
- [NTSB CEN26LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA053.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2025 · N4588Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 11, 2025 · N9143W · Substantial damage
  > On November 10, 2025, about 1815 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N9143W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Castle Rock, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. A second passenger…
- [NTSB CEN26LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA032.md): Just Highlander · Delta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 2, 2025 · N622SC · Substantial damage
  > On November 2, 2025, about 1630 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built Just Highlander airplane, N622SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Delta, Colorado. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously…
- [NTSB CEN26FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA023.md): JMB VL-3LSA-912 · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 19, 2025 · N594TT · Substantial damage
  > On October 19, 2025, about 1531 mountain daylight time, a JMB Aircraft VL-3LSA-912, N594TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Erie, Colorado. The pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA017.md): Rans S20 · Springfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2025 · N319WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA004.md): Cessna 172 · North La Junta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2025 · N617SP · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA001.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 1, 2025 · N999AD · Substantial damage
  > On October 1, 2025, about 0412 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28R-200 airplane, N999AD, was substantially damaged during an accident near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the 2 passengers were not injured. The airplane…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CO

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