N755LADIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG2024-03-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NGS/N: 40.NC220

Summary

On March 21, 2024, a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG (N755LA) was involved in an incident near Coolidge, AZ. 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, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N755LA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 21, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA116
Location
Coolidge, AZ
Event ID
20240321193975
Coordinates
32.937461, -111.425800
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, which resulted in a hard landing in gusty wind conditions. Contributing, was the failure of the flight instructor to intervene in a timely manner.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Serial Number
40.NC220
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
DA 40 NGDA40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
DA 40 NG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JETNEXA FOUR LLC
Address
5874 S GREENFIELD RD
City
GILBERT
State / Zip Code
AZ 85298-6143
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# WPR24LA116