Final None Jul 11, 2025

N209ZM accident at Colorado City, AZ

Pipistrel ALPHA TRAINER — Part(s) separation from AC at Colorado City, AZ

DateJul 11, 2025
Tail numberN209ZM
AircraftPipistrel ALPHA TRAINER · Pipistrel Trainer · PIAT
LocationColorado City, AZ
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA209

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.

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