No fatalities
17 Mar 2023: FAY DAVID VELOCITY ELITE 173RG — Bullhead City, AZ
On 17 Mar 2023, a FAY DAVID VELOCITY ELITE 173RG was involved in an aviation accident near Bullhead City, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing during crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing during crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Instructor/check pilotPilotEffect on operation