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DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG accident at Coolidge, AZ, 21 Mar 2024

Coolidge, AZ, United States

On March 21, 2024, a DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG operated by JETNEXA FOUR LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Coolidge, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner. 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 student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilotEffect on equipment

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Mar 2024 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG accident near Coolidge, AZ?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 2024 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 2024 involved a DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG, operated by JETNEXA FOUR LLC, at Coolidge, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.

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