21 Mar 2024: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG — JETNEXA FOUR LLC — Coolidge, AZ

No fatalitiesCoolidge, AZ, United States

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