DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40

Rocky Ridge, UT — September 12, 2025

Event Information

DateSeptember 12, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR25LA278
Event ID20250916201012
LocationRocky Ridge, UT
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.91742, -111.86070
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeDIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
ModelDA 40
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
None0
Total Injured3

Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during an unusual attitude recovery, which resulted in a descent into terrain.

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.

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