Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6 events recorded from 2013 to 2025.

6

All Events

4

Incidents

0

Minor

1

Serious

1

Fatal (1 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 11, 2025 Colorado City, AZ N209ZM Incident substantial 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.
Oct 08, 2020 Rural Hall, NC N227PF Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
May 30, 2019 Salida, CO N40EN Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to replace the fuel cap after fueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced lan…

The pilot's failure to replace the fuel cap after fueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing to a field and subsequent collision with a fence.

Jul 16, 2014 Pompano Beach, FL N10PU Incident substantial The pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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