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August 29, 2024

NTSB Final Report: Pipistrel Italia S R L Sinus 912 LSA

Accident Site Showed Evidence Of A Low-Energy Impact, Consistent With A Low-Altitude Stall

Analysis: After an uneventful flight, the powered glider approached the grass airstrip to land. The passenger stated that the altitude seemed to be low during the approach. He stated that as the pilot started to turn the glider, the passenger felt that they were not going to land safely, and yelled to the pilot, “we are not going to make this.” The powered glider dropped down and seemed to stall. The passenger heard the engine rev up, and the powered glider collided with the ground.

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