Final None Sep 28, 2025

N533SE accident at Oakland, PA

Mccaa Robert T AVID/KITFOX FLYER — Landing gear collapse at JST (Oakland, PA)

DateSep 28, 2025
Tail numberN533SE
AircraftMccaa Robert T AVID/KITFOX FLYER
LocationJST — Oakland, PA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA25LA379

Probable cause

The pilot/owner’s failure to accurately determine the airplane’s weight and performance limitations before initiating the takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s improper engine power management and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

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