PIPISTREL ALPHA TRAINER
Colorado City, AZ — July 11, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA209 |
| Event ID | 20250715200542 |
| Location | Colorado City, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.91902, -113.16667 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPISTREL |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s never-exceed speed (VNE) during maneuvering, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left flaperon.
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.