PIPISTREL D O O ALPHA TRAINER

Peyton, CO, April 14, 2026

Event Information

DateApril 14, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationPeyton, CO
CountryUSA
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN26LA165
Event ID20260414202824

Aircraft

MakePIPISTREL D O O
ModelALPHA TRAINER
Registration #N495LP
OwnerMeridian Aviation Services LLC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

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.

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