# Shaffer Donald ARION LIGHTNING

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056290G
- Manufacturer (registry): SHAFFER DONALD
- Model: ARION LIGHTNING
- 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/shaffer-donald-arion-lightning

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)

- [N270J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270J): [Dawson Thomas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAWSON%20THOMAS%20K), [Littleton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Littleton), S/N 00101

## 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 ERA16LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA285), Aug 4, 2016: Shaffer Donald Arion Lightning (N270J), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…

## 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 20160804025029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160804025029A), Aug 4, 2016: Shaffer Donald ARION LIGHTNING (N270J), Toughkenamon, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he had flown for about an hour before he returned to the airport. When turning onto the base leg, he reduced engine RPM and the engine…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Gross Ryan William ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/gross-ryan-william-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621YH
- [Bowen Ricky ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowen-ricky-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622GH
- [Dewey Charles S ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/dewey-charles-s-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622SR
- [Carlisle Clifton E ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/carlisle-clifton-e-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056247J
- [Winkler Gary R ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/winkler-gary-r-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627BT
- [Keith Charles M ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/keith-charles-m-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627JA
- [Pennington Gary W ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/pennington-gary-w-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627N4
- [Haas Robert J ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/haas-robert-j-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627VL
- [Gross Ryan W ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/gross-ryan-w-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056281M
- [Reed Stuart ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/reed-stuart-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0562952
- [Cummock David ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/cummock-david-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629MI
- [Drane John H ARION LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/drane-john-h-arion-lightning): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05630HV

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