TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172
West Mifflin, PA, April 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | West Mifflin, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.35431, -79.92855 |
| Airport | ALLEGHENY COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA213 |
| Event ID | 20230502107202 |
Aircraft
| Make | TEXTRON AVIATION INC |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N544TH |
| Operator | Pittsburgh Flight Training Center |
| Owner | SCHREINER AIR INVESTMENTS LLC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.