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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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