Summary
On December 16, 2025, a Piper Aircraft INC PA-28-181 (N472A) was involved in an incident near Fort Lauderdale, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N472A.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA074
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event ID
20251223202198
Coordinates
26.071667, -80.149694
Nearest Airport
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 inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ARCHER AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
Status
Deregistered
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# ERA26LA074