N208ZM

Substantial
None

PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L ALPHA TRAINERS/N: 920 AT 912 LSA

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 8, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA189
Location
Paso Robles, CA
Event ID
20240610194434
Coordinates
35.640000, -120.850000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L
Serial Number
920 AT 912 LSA
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
ALPHA TRAINERPIAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ALPHA TRAINER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AHLERS BRIAN J
Address
36586 BAY HILL DR
City
BEAUMONT
State / Zip Code
CA 92223-8018
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# WPR24LA189