N227PF

Substantial
None

Pipistrel Alpha TrainerS/N: 1004 AT 912 LSA

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 8, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA014
Location
Rural Hall, NC
Event ID
20201009102123
Coordinates
36.272698, -80.293634
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
N227PF
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