DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40
Rocky Ridge, UT — September 12, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 12, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA278 |
| Event ID | 20250916201012 |
| Location | Rocky Ridge, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.91742, -111.86070 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
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.