# NTSB Accident CEN11FA465
> **Pipistrel Taurus** · 2011-07-08 · Durango, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11FA465
- **Event ID:** 20110708X04710
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-07-08
- **Location:** Durango, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.502498, -107.814163
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Pipistrel
- **Model:** Taurus
- **Registration:** N261T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.

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