N897PR is a 2010 Arion Aircraft LIGHTNING LS-1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Jabiru 3300 rated at 120 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in San Diego, CA. Its light-sport airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2010. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 16 years old
- 1 of 25 Arion Aircraft LIGHTNING LS-1
2026
2010
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The pilot reported that the wind speed at the airport had increased significantly since his departure about 1 hour earlier. He stated that at touchdown, an unexpected strong wind gust lifted the right wing, and the left wingtip contacted the runway. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and collided with an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was landing with a 20° right-quartering headwind at 12 knots.
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