Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA204
Location
Westminster, MD
Event ID
20240501194193
Coordinates
39.000000, -77.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent aborted landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WIFA (WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY) LLC
Address
PO BOX 7055
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1674
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# ERA24LA204