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Aviation accident WPR23LA182

NONE · SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2B · 2023-04-02 · Marana, AZ, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR23LA182
Event ID
20230509122570
Type
Accident
Date
2023-04-02
Location
Marana, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.427015, -111.38955

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS-2B
Registration
N774JP
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing in a dust devil.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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