Final
1 serious, 1 minor
Apr 18, 2025
N497AR crash at Taylorsville, NC
Frank Lowell C PIETENPOL — Loss of control in flight at PVT (Taylorsville, NC)
DateApr 18, 2025
Tail numberN497AR
AircraftFrank Lowell C PIETENPOL
LocationPVT — Taylorsville, NC
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA183
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.
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