Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 06001C6, 056391M

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPISTREL D O O
Model
ALPHA TRAINER
Registry codes
06001C6, 056391M
Registered
135 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Light sport

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 121

2014Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 121 aircraft
20141
20202
20225
202351
202436
202524
20262

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 135

See all 135 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('06001C6', '056391M')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('06001C6', '056391M')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20260414003409APipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Payton, COOn 04/14/2026 at approximatly 0417, while finishing up a cross country flight, near Payton Colorado pilots experienced a loss of engine power from around 5000RPMS to about 2700RPMS. An increase in throttle was added with no increase in RPM. Pilot stated they…Apr 14, 2026 · N495LP · Substantial damageIncident 20250926013669IPipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Mcgregor, TXPic/cfi stated that they were flying a standard traffic pattern at pwg. When abeam the numbers the aircraft was at 70KTS with #1 position flaps. On final approach to runway 17 the aircraft was at 60KTS with #2 position flaps. The aircraft was a little left of…Sep 26, 2025 · N1250L · Minor damageAccident 20250925014369APipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Wickenburg, AZWickenburg, AZ: [privacy data omitted], Alpha Trainer, from geu, pilot reported engine issues and made an emergency landing in a desert area and flipped over. POB: 2, injuries: minor, damage: substantial. 09/25/2025 1345Z/0645MSTSep 25, 2025 · N246EA · Substantial damageIncident 20250902012049IPipestrel Alpha Trainer · Burlington, VTThe pilot is rated in gliders and was completing their first powered flight solo. Pilot stated they were approaching too fast and bounced the aircraft on landing. The pilot then tried to salvage the landing but decided against it adding power to go around but…Sep 2, 2025 · N802RP · Minor damageAccident 20250814016999APipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Mesa, AZOn a flight from avq to ffz pilot mnade an approach to ffz that resulted in a hard landing causing a gear collapse and prop strike. Pilot was counseled on excess airspeed and decision-making skills associated with the landing process and when to go around.…Aug 14, 2025 · N464LP · Substantial damageIncident 20250718009949IPipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Osceola, IAIn-flight engine failure led to forced landing in a bean field.Jul 18, 2025 · N494LP · No damageIncident 20250513021219IPipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Zolfo Springs, FLOn may 13, 2025 a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer made an emergency landing in a field after a un-commanded airbrake/spoiler deployed inflight. The nose wheel dug into the sand and the prop struck the ground. No other damage was noted.May 13, 2025 · N215EL · Minor damageIncident 20241003016989IPipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Mesa, AZThe flight instructor (PIC) was at marana regional airport (avq) performing a takeoff with a student. During the takeoff, the student’s door opened with the aircraft approximately 5 feet above the ground. PIC believed the student moved the yoke forward…Oct 3, 2024 · N464LP · Minor damageIncident 20230617014479IPipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Orangeburg, SCEon-dra message: Orangeburg, SC (ogb): [privacy data omitted], Pipistrel, experienced a nose gear collapse and prop strike on runway 23. Aircraft was towed to hangar f. late report. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 06/18/2023 0031Z Pilot…Jun 17, 2023 · N470LP · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('06001C6', '056391M')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'ALPHATRAINER' AND m.code NOT IN ('06001C6', '056391M')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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