6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Pipistrel 912 | N1277P

May 31st, 2026 | Lowndes, Mississippi

Accident Location

  • City: Lowndes
  • State: Mississippi
  • Latitude: 33.495106
  • Longitude: -88.290639
  • Airport ID: KUBS

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N1277P
  • Make: Pipistrel
  • Model: 912
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Sea
  • Amateur Built: Yes

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Emmett Barry Sanford Sr.
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 65
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 3rd Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: May 31st, 2026
  • Time: 12:35 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Unknown
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 6) MISHANDLED ABN., C-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Likely in flight engine abnormal and tried to stretch glide to a field, according to local authorities. Stall and spin type impact.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.