BEECH A23 24
Somerset, PA — March 16, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA146 |
| Event ID | 20240320193967 |
| Location | Somerset, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03850, -79.01530 |
| Airport | Somerset County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A23 24 |
| 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 lack of remedial action during a landing attempt in a gusty wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
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.