# NTSB Accident ERA23LA140
> **DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG** · 2023-02-06 · Lake Katrine, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA23LA140
- **Event ID:** 20230307106837
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-02-06
- **Location:** Lake Katrine, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.983527, -73.962383
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
- **Model:** DA 40 NG
- **Registration:** N871LA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude and descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

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