Accident Details
Date
Thursday, April 13, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA213
Location
West Mifflin, PA
Event ID
20230502107202
Coordinates
40.354305, -79.928554
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 improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LUNKEN FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER LLC
Address
4500 AIRPORT RD
City
CINCINNATI
State / Zip Code
OH 45226-1601
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# ERA23LA213