N497AR

Substantial
Serious

FRANK LOWELL C PIETENPOLS/N: LCF2

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 18, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA183
Location
Taylorsville, NC
Event ID
20250422200052
Coordinates
35.833530, -81.231420
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FRANK LOWELL C
Serial Number
LCF2
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
PIETENPOLBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PIETENPOL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DEAL GREGORY A
Address
2029 W MEADOW CT
City
MORGANTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28655-1004
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# ERA25LA183