Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
Rural Hall, NC, October 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Rural Hall, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.27270, -80.29363 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA014 |
| Event ID | 20201009102123 |
Aircraft
| Make | Pipistrel |
| Model | Alpha Trainer |
| Registration # | N227PF |
| Operator | Piedmont Flight Training |
| Owner | MOUNT PTISI LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.