Summary
On April 13, 2023, a Textron Aviation INC 172 (N544TH) was involved in an incident near West Mifflin, PA. 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 improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA213. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N544TH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA213