# NTSB Accident GAA17CA139
> **PIPER PA46** · 2016-12-02 · Midland, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA139
- **Event ID:** 20170215X13456
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-12-02
- **Location:** Midland, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.585556, -77.709724
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA46
- **Registration:** N4149R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent hard landing while demonstrating a short-field landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

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