No fatalities
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 NG accident at Daytona Beach, FL, 15 Nov 2024
On November 15, 2024, a DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 42 NG operated by Phoenix East Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Daytona Beach, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The maintenance technician’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures during a wheel and tire change to ensure proper clearance of the tire to the wheel well resulting in the right main wheel becoming stuck in the well and subsequent… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The maintenance technician’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures during a wheel and tire change to ensure proper clearance of the tire to the wheel well resulting in the right main wheel becoming stuck in the well and subsequent partial gear extension landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Maintenance personnelMalfunction