N209ZM

Substantial
None

PIPISTREL ALPHA TRAINERS/N: 5380

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 11, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA209
Location
Colorado City , AZ
Event ID
20250715200542
Coordinates
36.919020, -113.166670
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 never-exceed speed (VNE) during maneuvering, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left flaperon.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPISTREL
Serial Number
5380
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
ELEMENTAL AVIATION LC
Address
158 W 1780 S
City
HEBER CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84032-4935
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# WPR25LA209