Alpi Aviation PIONEER accident near Evora, Pt, April 30, 2014
On April 30, 2014 at about 6:51 pm local time, a Alpi Aviation PIONEER, an amateur-built aircraft,, registered CSUOV, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Evora (Evora Airport). It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 30, 2014 · about 6:51 pm local time
- Place
- Evora, Portugal · Evora Airport
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Alpi Aviation PIONEER 300J, amateur-built
- Registration
- CSUOV · no longer on the register · serial 309
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 30, 2014, at 1851 coordinated universal time, an Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300J airplane, Portuguese registered CS-UOV, impacted terrain after a low pass near the Evora Airport (LPEV), Evora, Portugal. The two pilots were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Portuguese government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministério das Obras Públicas, Transportes e Comunicações GPIAA - Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronave Praça Duque de Saldanha 31-4º 1050-094 LISOBOA, Portugal
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Aerodynamic stall/spin during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Jabiru Aircraft 3300 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LPEV Evora at 6:49 pm
- Destination: LPEV Evora
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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