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Student pilot trapped in bad weather | ATC to the rescue!

#aviation #aviationaccidents #atc On December 11, 2016, a student pilot flying a Cessna 172S contacted Denver TRACON (D01) while struggling to navigate through dense clouds near Centennial Airport (APA). Air Traffic Controller Aaron Grijalva, working the Satellite Radar 4 area, immediately recognized the pilot’s distress. The student, unsure of their position and route to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB), repeatedly requested vectoring around the clouds. Remaining calm, Grijalva explained radar limitations and provided multiple options, including returning to APA. As the pilot’s disorientation increased, Grijalva, who is also a pilot, offered crucial guidance, weather updates, and basic flight maneuvers to help stabilize the aircraft. Despite the pilot’s insistence on continuing to PUB, Grijalva assessed the risks and used his experience to persuade them to return to APA, where conditions were safer. His steady communication and sound judgment ensured the pilot regained control and navigated safely back to the airport, preventing a potentially dangerous situation. After the incident, Grijalva reached out to the student’s flight instructor, who confirmed that the pilot would undergo additional training in navigation and radio procedures before continuing their flight program. His quick thinking and expertise not only helped avert a crisis but also reinforced the importance of proper training and situational awareness in aviation. If you like our contents please SUBSCRIBE to our channel    / @flight_follower   All videos are licensed under Creative Commons or used under YT quidelines of 'Fair Use'i do not own or claim any video. credits goes to respective owners. if you have your videos used and want to make a change email me. so that we can solve the issue. The ATC audio is downloaded from Liveatc.net Email us at notify.flightfollower@gmail.com