No fatalities

26 Sep 2022: PIPER PA-28R-200 — Tampa Bay Aviation Inc — Clearwater, FL

Clearwater, FL, United States

On 26 Sep 2022, a PIPER PA-28R-200 operated by Tampa Bay Aviation Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Clearwater, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. 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.

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Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilotInstructor/check pilot