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DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 accident at Brigham City, UT, 27 Apr 2021
On April 27, 2021, a DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 operated by UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY was involved in an aviation accident near Brigham City, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's unintentional selection of raising the landing gear instead of the flaps during a touch-and-go landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the landing gear retracting during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot's unintentional selection of raising the landing gear instead of the flaps during a touch-and-go landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the landing gear retracting during the landing roll.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationPilotInstructor/check pilot
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Apr 2021 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 accident near Brigham City, UT?
The student pilot's unintentional selection of raising the landing gear instead of the flaps during a touch-and-go landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the landing gear retracting during the landing roll.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 2021 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Apr 2021 involved a DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42, operated by UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, at Brigham City, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's unintentional selection of raising the landing gear instead of the flaps during a touch-and-go landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the landing gear retracting during the landing roll.
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