DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG
Coolidge, AZ — March 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA116 |
| Event ID | 20240321193975 |
| Location | Coolidge, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.93746, -111.42580 |
| Airport | Coolidge Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 NG |
| 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, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.
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.