PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L ALPHA TRAINER
Paso Robles, CA — June 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA189 |
| Event ID | 20240610194434 |
| Location | Paso Robles, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.64000, -120.85000 |
| Airport | Halter Ranch Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L |
| Model | ALPHA TRAINER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind.
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.