- Manufacturer (registry)
- PIPISTREL LSA S R L
- Model
- ALPHA TRAINER
- Registry code
- 060009K
- Registered
- 17 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.
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Aircraft by year built · 21
| 2012 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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 · 17
N123KPKelar Aviation LLC · Henderson, NVN157BLL E Dibble Flying Club LLC · Zephyr Cove, NVN202ZMApogee Air Venture LLC · Carmel Valley, CA
See all 17 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
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 ('060009K')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('060009K')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 5
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
NTSB CEN23LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Lee's Summit, MOAn engine fire after landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA241Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Fort Collins, COA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the loss of control of the dual carburetor system. The cable failure was a result of improper soldering at the throttle cable input terminal on the splitter…NTSB GAA19CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Salida, COThe pilot's failure to replace the fuel cap after fueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing to a field and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB ERA14LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13FA338Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pampa, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the manufacturer providing the incorrect Pilot’s Operating Handbook to the owner, which prevented the pilot from accurately calculating the fuel requirements before the flight. Contributing to the…
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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 ('060009K')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('060009K')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 8
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20250718009219IPipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Hartford, CTOn 07/18/2025 at approximately 01:40 pm local, a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer aircraft, operated by an instructor pilot as the pilot in command (PIC), sustained damage to the nose landing gear, landing light and engine propeller blade tips after landing touch down…Accident 20230706018129APipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Lee'S Summit, MOPilot departed lxt on a recreational flight that lasted approximately 1.0 hr. Upon his return to lxt, he stated that he landed without incident. After landing rollout and taxi hold, the pilot reported that he noticed smoke coming from the left side of the…Accident 20210528007039APipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Fort Collins, COOn may 28, 2021 at approximately 1038 MDT, N119JP, a Pipistrel light sport aircraft, model Alpha Trainer lost power and landed in a field in Fort Collins, Colorado. The nose landing gear struck a rut in the ground causing the aircraft to nose down impacting…Incident 20200909016299IPipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Hartford, CTOn September 9, 2020, the pilot (PIC) met with the CFI from learn 2 fly CT located at hfd around 3PM, with the purpose of receiving flight training so that the pilot can get checked out for solo rental for this aircraft N520AT Pipistrel Alpha Trainer light…Accident 20190529005399APipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Salida, COAircraft was emergency landed on 05/29/2019 at approximately 20:45 in a field southwest of Salida, CO airport (ank). Upon emergency landing in the field the pilot was unable to control the aircraft rollout due to rough terrain. Aircraft contacted a barbwire…Incident 20171202022549IPipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · San Bernadino, CAAt approximately 14:30PST (2230Z), [privacy data omitted] landed at San Bernadino intl airport and was taxing his light sport aircraft, N721KL north on taxiway bravo with the intention of turning east bound on taxiway echo to continue to the east ramp.…Accident 20140715013679APipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FLPilot stated he departed with approximately 45% (5.4 gallons) of fuel on board from delray Beach Florida, heading to biscayne bay for sightseeing with pax. Aircraft sputtered and loss power at 7% fuel showing on indicator.Accident 20130610010209APipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Pampa, TXOn June 10, 2013 at approximately 2200L, a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, bearing the registration number N477PA, ran out of fuel enroute to hemphill county airport in borger, Texas. The aircraft was being operated at night under visual flight rules. No flight plan…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('060009K')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('060009K')
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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.
Pipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER127 registered aircraftPipistrel Italia S R L ALPHA TRAINER18 registered aircraftPipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER8 registered aircraft
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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 ('060009K')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('060009K')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.