Diamond DA40 Diamond Star — Other Documents

This document is an ATSB Transport Safety Report detailing an investigation into a collision with terrain involving a Diamond DA40 aircraft, registered VH-MPM. The report outlines the circumstances of the accident, including the flight details, pilot information, and the findings of the investigation. It highlights the events leading up to the accident, including the training flight's purpose and the maneuvers performed. The report also discusses safety actions taken in response to the findings, emphasizing the importance of adhering to aircraft limitations and ensuring proper training for instructors and students in spin recovery techniques.

• The accident occurred during a training flight in a Diamond DA40 aircraft, registered VH-MPM.
• The aircraft entered a developed spin during advanced stall recovery training and collided with terrain.
• The instructor had over 3,200 hours of flying experience, but no recent spin training.
• The DA40 is not approved for intentional spins, including incipient spins.
• The aircraft was loaded within weight and balance limits, with 139 liters of fuel for the flight.
• Safety actions have been recommended to clarify spin recovery training and adherence to aircraft limitations.