DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG
Lake Katrine, NY — February 6, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 6, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA140 |
| Event ID | 20230307106837 |
| Location | Lake Katrine, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.98353, -73.96238 |
| Airport | KINGSTON-ULSTER |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 NG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude and descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.