TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172
West Mifflin, PA — April 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA213 |
| Event ID | 20230502107202 |
| Location | West Mifflin, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.35431, -79.92855 |
| Airport | ALLEGHENY COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TEXTRON AVIATION INC |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 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.