PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
Fort Lauderdale, FL, December 16, 2025
Event Information
| Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.07167, -80.14969 |
| Airport | FORT LAUDERDALE EXEC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA074 |
| Event ID | 20251223202198 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Registration # | N472A |
| Operator | ATP Flight School |
| Owner | ARCHER AIRCRAFT LLC |
| 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 and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
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.