# Arion LIGHTNING LS-1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 060006O, 069001H - Manufacturer (registry): ARION AIRCRAFT LLC - Model: LIGHTNING LS-1 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · 4 cycle - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Light sport - Registered aircraft: 23 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/arion-lightning-ls-1 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (23) - [N125GD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125GD): [Lino Lopez Pa](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINO%20LOPEZ%20PA), [Eustis, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Eustis), built 2010, S/N 105 - [N142AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142AL): [Kt Resources Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KT%20RESOURCES%20INC), [Glendora, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Glendora), built 2011, S/N 137 - [N282AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282AS): [Elliott James Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIOTT%20JAMES%20RICHARD), [Florence, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Florence), built 2011, S/N 126 - [N325AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325AL): [Rodgers Dustin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODGERS%20DUSTIN), [White, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/White), built 2009, S/N 78 - [N329AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329AL): [Jenkins Lawrence](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20LAWRENCE), [Deming, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Deming), built 2010, S/N 100 - [N332AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N332AL): [Schweitzer Jay A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEITZER%20JAY%20A), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2010, S/N 107 - [N335AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335AL): [Perry Robert K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20ROBERT%20K), [Buellton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Buellton), built 2011, S/N 133 - [N336AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N336AL): [Harris Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20ROBERT%20J), [Franklinton, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Franklinton), built 2012, S/N 139 - [N337AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337AL): [Reisman Evan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REISMAN%20EVAN), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 2012, S/N 142 - [N338AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N338AL): [Aircraft Leasing Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Lookout Mountain, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lookout%20Mountain), built 2012, S/N 154 - [N339AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339AL): [Stewart Richard Linn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20RICHARD%20LINN), [Lapeer, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lapeer), built 2013, S/N 163 - [N344AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N344AL): [Schnick Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHNICK%20BRIAN), [Valparaiso, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Valparaiso), built 2015, S/N 173 - [N346BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N346BR): [Konkle Nolan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KONKLE%20NOLAN%20A), [Sharpsburg, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sharpsburg), built 2010, S/N 88 - [N46HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46HM): [Colvin Johnny L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLVIN%20JOHNNY%20L), [Hoover, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Hoover), built 2011, S/N 130 - [N502MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502MA): built 2022, S/N 196 - [N713ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N713ML): [Msl Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MSL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Saint Charles, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Charles), built 2011, S/N 116 - [N72VR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72VR): [Red Rock Reef LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20ROCK%20REEF%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 2013, S/N 164 - [N81DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81DJ): [Lamb Glenn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMB%20GLENN), [Myrtle Beach, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Myrtle%20Beach), built 2009, S/N 42 - [N897PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N897PR): [Six Knot Entertainment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIX%20KNOT%20ENTERTAINMENT%20LLC), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 2010, S/N 96 - [N925GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N925GC): [Kemnitz Jonathan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEMNITZ%20JONATHAN%20L), [Minnetonka, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minnetonka), built 2010, S/N 102 - [N932CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N932CB): [Backes Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACKES%20ALEXANDER), [Pennsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pennsburg), S/N 108 - [N977PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N977PW): [Bruce Robert H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUCE%20ROBERT%20H), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 2014, S/N 170 - [N97RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97RB): [Hilaman Chris T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILAMAN%20CHRIS%20T), [Oak Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Oak%20Hill), built 2012, S/N 153 ## NTSB investigations (9) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA042), Nov 14, 2025: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N897PR), Bowling Green, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign. - [NTSB ERA22LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA304), Jul 10, 2022: Arion Lightning (N326AL), Indiana, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane pilot’s inadvertent encounter with rotor wash/turbulence during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of control in flight. - [NTSB ERA20LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA150), Apr 10, 2020: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N81DJ), Mount Pleasant, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees at the end of the runway due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night conditions. Also causal was the flight instructor’s… - [NTSB CEN17LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA048), Dec 3, 2016: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N218D), Goshen, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced landing on a rough/soft field. - [NTSB WPR16FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA157), Aug 2, 2016: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N341AL), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control due to an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent impact with a building. Contributing to the… - [NTSB GAA15CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA052), Apr 21, 2015: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N332AL), West Plains, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA12CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA313), Apr 30, 2012: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N782MD), Ghent, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN11CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA447), Jul 3, 2011: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N125GD), Garden City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. - [NTSB CEN11CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA215), Mar 2, 2011: Arion Lightning (N125GD), Brownsville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing. ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20251114018929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251114018929A), Nov 14, 2025: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N897PR), Bowling Green, KY, Substantial damage. Upon return to the airport, during landing rollout, the pilot encountered a crosswind that picked up the right wing up causing the aircraft to yaw to the left.… - [Incident 20250609009279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250609009279I), Jun 9, 2025: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N142AL), Marana, AZ, Minor damage. During the landing phase of flight aircraft bounced on touchdown. The pilot pushed the nose down and as the front of the plane contacted the ground and the… - [Accident 20220710011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220710011889A), Jul 10, 2022: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N326AL), Indiana, PA, Destroyed. On Sunday July 10, 2022, an accident occurred involving an Arion aircraft lightning LS1G light sport category aircraft. The accident occurred at approximately… - [Incident 20200824018479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200824018479I), Aug 24, 2020: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N336AL), Olympia, WA, Minor damage. On landing, PIC states nose wheel and swivel assembly separated from the nose strut. Strut dragged along the runway until the aircraft came to a stop. - [Accident 20200409003899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200409003899A), Apr 9, 2020: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N81DJ), Mt. Pleasant, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. During night training flight student and CFI left home base myr for touch and go lro and return. Touch and go rwy 17 resulted in loss of control and impact… - [Accident 20161203022139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161203022139A), Dec 3, 2016: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N218D), Goshen, IN, Substantial damage. Pilot contacted fss for briefing at 0600. Preflight conducted at 0750. Started aircraft at 0825 and taxied to runway. Departed rwy 27 at gsh at approx 0835 on… - [Accident 20160802012739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160802012739A), Aug 2, 2016: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N341AL), Van Nuys, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Accident pilot was performing touch-and-go maneuvers on runway 16L, at Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, CA. During his final touch-and-go maneuver, he landed hard,… - [Incident 20160506007699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160506007699I), May 6, 2016: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N341AL), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. Incident aircraft landed hard on runway 26 at Camarillo Airport (kcma), Camarillo, CA, resulting in a collapsed nose wheel assembly, and propeller tips… - [Accident 20150421006889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150421006889A), Apr 21, 2015: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N332AL), West Plains, MO, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Stated he left shelbyville, TN (ksyi)for a flight to mountain view, MO (kmnf). Weather conditions at the time were VMC and winds were… - [Incident 20150304003189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150304003189I), Mar 4, 2015: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N341AL), Hawthorne, CA, Minor damage. Pilot stated a gust of wind moved aircraft off of the runway 10 feet, gust of wind then quit and aircraft came down hard breaking the nose gear, aircraft… - [Accident 20120430006409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120430006409A), Apr 30, 2012: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N782MD), Ghent, NY, Substantial damage. While attempting to take off, aircraft hit bump on grass runway and became air born while under flying speed. The aircraft decended into a left turn and… - [Accident 20110702013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110702013609A), Jul 2, 2011: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N125GD), Garden City, KS, Substantial damage. The pilot was making practice takeoffs and landings, in winds of 18 knots, aligned with the runway. On his final landing, the pilot got slow and stalled the… - [Accident 20110302002929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110302002929A), Mar 2, 2011: Arion Aircr LIGHTNING L (N125GD), Brownsville, TX, Substantial damage. During landing, the pilot lost control of aircraft. After several bounces the pilot landed the aircraft very hard causing substantial damage to right wing and… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Skalniak Edward M LIGHTNING LS-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/skalniak-edward-m-lightning-ls-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05631JN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.