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December 16, 2025 · Piper Aircraft PA-28-181 · N472A
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-28-181 (2013)
Tail Number
N472A
Operator
Archer Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA074
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot began the landing flare too high, then suddenly pitched the airplane up 10 to 15 degrees. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and added engine power but the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise down the runway, during which the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and engine mount. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
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.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot began the landing flare too high, then suddenly pitched the airplane up 10 to 15 degrees. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and added engine power but the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise down the runway, during which the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and engine mount. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Exec (0.2nm S)
Runway09/2
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-28-181
Tail NumberN472A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArcher Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC