PIPISTREL DOO AJDOVSCINA VIRUS SW
Santa Fe, NM — May 30, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA209 |
| Event ID | 20230605192303 |
| Location | Santa Fe, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.61711, -106.08941 |
| Airport | Santa Fe Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPISTREL DOO AJDOVSCINA |
| Model | VIRUS SW |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
An encounter with a downdraft during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the pilot’s loss of control.
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.