N929XS is a 2025 Arion Aircraft LIGHTNING XS. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor IOX340 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in New Port Richey, FL. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2025. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 1 year old
- Only 12 Arion Aircraft LIGHTNING XS here
2025
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The pilot reported that he was attempting to land the airplane on a 4,425-ft-long asphalt runway. During his first approach, the airplane was too high and he performed a go-around. During the second approach, the airplane floated for about 1,000 ft in ground effect before touchdown. The pilot applied gently braking initially, but then heavier braking as the airplane neared the end of the runway. During the heavy braking, the airplane veered left off the runway and onto grass. It traveled into a ditch before coming to rest upright. The forward portion of the fuselage, including the engine mounts, were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
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