N227PFPipistrel Alpha Trainer2020-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Pipistrel Alpha TrainerS/N: 1004 AT 912 LSA

Summary

On October 08, 2020, a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (N227PF) was involved in an incident near Rural Hall, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA014. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N227PF.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 8, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA014
Location
Rural Hall, NC
Event ID
20201009102123
Coordinates
36.272698, -80.293634
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPISTREL
Serial Number
1004 AT 912 LSA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
Alpha TrainerPIAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2305 HATCHER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37921-5921
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA014