PIPISTREL DOO AJDOVSCINA VIRUS SW

Santa Fe, NM — May 30, 2023

Event Information

DateMay 30, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR23LA209
Event ID20230605192303
LocationSanta Fe, NM
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.61711, -106.08941
AirportSanta Fe Municipal Airport
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakePIPISTREL DOO AJDOVSCINA
ModelVIRUS SW
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

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.

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