No fatalities
26 Sep 2022: PIPER PA-28R-200 — Tampa Bay Aviation Inc — Clearwater, FL
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.
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