No fatalities
22 Feb 2021: PIPER PA-28-181 — AVIATOR COLLEGE of Aeronautical Science & Technolo — Fort Pierce, FL
On 22 Feb 2021, a PIPER PA-28-181 operated by AVIATOR COLLEGE of Aeronautical Science & Technolo was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Pierce, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare and attempted go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare and attempted go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotInstructor/check pilotPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintainedCapability exceeded