N22QTDIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 402025-04-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40S/N: 40.491

Summary

On April 20, 2025, a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 (N22QT) was involved in an incident near Oakland, CA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a left quartering crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA139. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N22QT.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 20, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA139
Location
Oakland, CA
Event ID
20250422200049
Coordinates
37.732452, -122.219580
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a left quartering crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Serial Number
40.491
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
DA 40DA40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
DA 40

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALAMEDA AERO CLUB
Address
PO BOX 1043
City
ALAMEDA
State / Zip Code
CA 94501-0105
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# WPR25LA139