N495LPPipistrel Alpha Trainer2026-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Pipistrel Alpha TrainerS/N: 1160 AT 912 LSA

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA165
Location
Peyton, CO
Event ID
20260414202824
Coordinates
38.979050, -104.474340
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing to a field.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Pipistrel
Serial Number
1160 AT 912 LSA
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
Alpha TrainerPIAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ALPHA TRAINER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERIDIAN AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
127 COUNTY ROAD 548
City
POPLAR BLUFF
State / Zip Code
MO 63901-7861
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# CEN26LA165