FRANK LOWELL C PIETENPOL
Taylorsville, NC — April 18, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 18, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA183 |
| Event ID | 20250422200052 |
| Location | Taylorsville, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.83353, -81.23142 |
| Airport | Crossroads Grill Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | FRANK LOWELL C |
| Model | PIETENPOL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
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.