N426AG: 1997 Goins Alan R SONERAI II LTS, Virginia Beach, VA

Registered owner: Goins Alan R
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 061892263
Year built: 1997
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: November 13, 1997
Certificate issued: May 18, 1996
Expires: April 30, 2030
Mode S code: A511F0

Goins Alan R SONERAI II LTSAirframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelVolkswagen CONVERSION

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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NTSB NYC98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSuffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.Feb 14, 1998 · Substantial damage

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Accident 19980214001249ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Suffolk, VALost control on climbout on first test flight. Struck trees 300 feet off side of runway. (.4) on February 14, 1998, about 1105 eastern standard time, a homebuilt sonerai ii lts, N426AG, was substantially during the initial takeoff climb from the Suffolk…Feb 14, 1998 · Reported as Amtr SONERAI2 · Substantial damage

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