N20747 Small Plane Crashes on Golf Course, Two Walk Away with Minor Injuries
Douglas County, Colo. A single-engine Cessna 172 crashed on the Meridian Golf Course in Douglas County, Colorado, on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, resulting in minor injuries to its two occupants. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. on the 7th hole tee box, shortly after the aircraft departed from runway 17R at nearby Centennial Airport.
Crash Details
The small plane, which appeared to be part of the ATP Flight Academy based on photos shared by South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR), flipped upside down upon impact. Despite the dramatic landing, both individuals on board were able to exit the aircraft before emergency responders arrived.
Injuries and Response
One person was evaluated for minor injuries at the scene but refused transportation to the hospital, while the other occupant was reportedly uninjured. SMFR crews quickly responded to the crash site, finding the Cessna 172 overturned on the golf course.
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FAA & NTSB Investigation and Response
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been notified and will be investigating the cause of the crash. As this is a developing story, more details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
Update: Cessna with 2 parties on board, crashed ending upside down on Meridian Golf course. Both parties walked away and are being evaluated by fire medics with minor injuries. @dcsheriff and @FlyCentennial are on scene and the incident is under control. pic.twitter.com/lqqK553MoU
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) September 11, 2024
N20747 Small Plane CrashGolf Course Location
The Meridian Golf Course is located just five miles south of Centennial Airport, in an unincorporated area of Douglas County south of C-470. The proximity to the airport likely played a role in the pilot’s decision to attempt an emergency landing on the course. While not ideal, golf courses can serve as potential emergency landing sites for small aircraft in distress. Their open, flat terrain and typically unobstructed approach paths make them viable options when pilots face critical situations. Emergency landings on golf courses can pose risks to both the aircraft occupants and individuals on the ground. Fortunately, in this case, the outcome was relatively positive, with only minor injuries reported.
Colorado Golf Course Plane Details
- Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Time: c. 09:43 AM MDT
- Aircraft Type: Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP
- Registration/Tail Number: N20747
- Year of Manufacture: (Information not provided in source material)
- Fatalities: 0
- Occupants: 2
- Injuries: 1 minor injury
- Aircraft Damage: Substantial
- Category: Accident
- Phase: Initial Climb
- Nature: Training
- Departure Airport: Denver-Centennial Airport, CO (APA/KAPA)
- Destination Airport: Denver-Centennial Airport, CO (APA/KAPA)
- Location of Incident: Meridian Golf Club, near Centennial Airport, CO (APA/KAPA)
- Investigating Agency: FAA & NTSB
- Information Source: News, social media, and unofficial sources
Note: The “Year of Manufacture” was not included in the provided information. If these become available, they will be added.
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