Final 3 minor Sep 11, 2025

N8VT accident at Rocky Ridge, UT

Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 — Miscellaneous/other at Rocky Ridge, UT

DateSep 11, 2025
Tail numberN8VT
AircraftDiamond DA 40 · Diamond Club Star · DA40
LocationRocky Ridge, UT
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries3 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA278

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during an unusual attitude recovery, which resulted in a descent into terrain.

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