DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40
Winnemucca, NV — March 17, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA133 |
| Event ID | 20230320106917 |
| Location | Winnemucca, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.89661, -117.80588 |
| Airport | Winnemucca Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed 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.