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Dec 16, 2025
N472A accident at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 — Abnormal runway contact at FXE (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
DateDec 16, 2025
Tail numberN472A
AircraftPiper PA-28-181 · Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior · P28A
LocationFXE — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA074
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.
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