No fatalities
6 Feb 2023: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG — Take Flight Aviation — Lake Katrine, NY
On 6 Feb 2023, a DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG operated by Take Flight Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Katrine, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude and descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate 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 failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude and descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent rate — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot