PIPISTREL D O O ALPHA TRAINER
Peyton, CO, April 14, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 14, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Peyton, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA165 |
| Event ID | 20260414202824 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPISTREL D O O |
| Model | ALPHA TRAINER |
| Registration # | N495LP |
| Owner | Meridian Aviation Services LLC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing to a field.
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.