Summary
On August 12, 2021, a Czech Sport Aircraft As PIPER SPORT (N643JK) was involved in an incident near Santa Monica, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s improper landing flare.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA317. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N643JK.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 12, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA317
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Event ID
20210816103699
Coordinates
34.095000, -118.270800
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SANTA MONICA FLYERS INC
Address
3165 DONALD DOUGLAS LOOP S
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA MONICA
State / Zip Code
CA 90405-3210
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA317