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Substantial
Minor

PIPISTREL DOO AJDOVSCINA VIRUS SWS/N: 709 SWN 100

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA209
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Event ID
20230605192303
Coordinates
35.617111, -106.089410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with a downdraft during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the pilot’s loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPISTREL DOO AJDOVSCINA
Serial Number
709 SWN 100
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
VIRUS SWPIVI
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VIRUS SW

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BERGAMINI EMANUELE
Address
5625 N GERMAN CHURCH RD PMB 3076
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46235-8513
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# WPR23LA209