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Peyton, Colorado

April 14, 2026 · NTSB CEN26LA165 · PIPISTREL Alpha Trainer (N495LP)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid management
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Fuel planning-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN26LA165
AircraftPIPISTREL Alpha Trainer
RegistrationN495LP
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9791, -104.4743
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