# Devesh Tiwary LIGHTNING XS

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05642TN
- Manufacturer (registry): DEVESH TIWARY
- Model: LIGHTNING XS
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/devesh-tiwary-lightning-xs

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## 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 (1)

- [N929XS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929XS): [Tiwary Devesh](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIWARY%20DEVESH), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 2025, S/N 205

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA090), Jan 7, 2026: Devesh Tiwary Lightning XS (N929XS), New Port Richey, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20260107004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260107004459A), Jan 7, 2026: Devesh Tiwary LIGHTNING XS (N929XS), New Port Richey, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing at airport when the pilot failed to land on the runway. The runway distance was overshot causing the aircraft to run off the runway and end…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Nicholas Otterback LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/nicholas-otterback-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635WO
- [Smith Roger L LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-roger-l-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05636GX
- [William Beasley LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-beasley-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056389O
- [Tim Bosworth LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/tim-bosworth-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638TG
- [Thomas E West LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-e-west-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638UF
- [Theodore A Lang LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/theodore-a-lang-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639YU
- [Samuel G Jennings LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/samuel-g-jennings-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05640KC
- [Sky Jac LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/sky-jac-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05640UX
- [Peter Andrew Elsea LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/peter-andrew-elsea-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05641H1
- [Alan Pollard LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/alan-pollard-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05641HB
- [Ted Jepsen LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/ted-jepsen-lightning-xs): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643BE
- [Zee Aero LIGHTNING XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/zee-aero-lightning-xs): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05634TQ

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