AERO COMMANDER 112
Saluda, SC — November 19, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA044 |
| Event ID | 20231121193410 |
| Location | Saluda, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.93250, -81.79389 |
| Airport | Saluda County Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AERO COMMANDER |
| Model | 112 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. 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.