N326AFDIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 402023-03-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40S/N: 40.986

Summary

On March 17, 2023, a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 (N326AF) was involved in an incident near Winnemucca, NV. All 2 people 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 failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N326AF.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 17, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA133
Location
Winnemucca, NV
Event ID
20230320106917
Coordinates
40.896611, -117.805880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Serial Number
40.986
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DA 40DA40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
DA 40

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHNEIDER ERIC
Address
PO BOX 65
City
PARADISE
State / Zip Code
MT 59856-0065
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# WPR23LA133