Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1
23 Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2009–2022. Most are registered in CA, AL and FL.
- Registered today
- 23
- Years built
- 2009–2022
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · 4 Cycle
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 9
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Nov 14, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Bowling Green, KYN897PR
- Jul 10, 2022Substantial damage · serious injuries · Indiana, PAN326AL
- Apr 10, 2020Destroyed · fatal injuries · Mount Pleasant, SCN81DJ
- Dec 3, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Goshen, IN
- Aug 2, 2016Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Van Nuys, CA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 2009 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | |
| 2011 | 5 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Light Sport
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
LIGHTNING LS-1 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N125GD | 2010 | Eustis, FL | Mar 9, 2015 |
| N142AL | 2011 | Glendora, CA | May 4, 2024 |
| N282AS | 2011 | Florence, AL | Feb 13, 2019 |
| N325AL | 2009 | White, GA | Mar 5, 2024 |
| N329AL | 2010 | Deming, NM | Feb 24, 2025 |
| N332AL | 2010 | Missoula, MT | Nov 5, 2019 |
| N335AL | 2011 | Buellton, CA | Dec 16, 2016 |
| N336AL | 2012 | Franklinton, LA | Nov 4, 2022 |
| N337AL | 2012 | Columbus, OH | Mar 31, 2026 |
| N338AL | 2012 | Lookout Mountain, TN | Sep 24, 2012 |
| N339AL | 2013 | Lapeer, MI | Sep 22, 2025 |
| N344AL | 2015 | Valparaiso, IN | Apr 10, 2024 |
| N346BR | 2010 | Sharpsburg, GA | Oct 22, 2023 |
| N46HM | 2011 | Hoover, AL | Dec 10, 2014 |
| N502MA | 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 | |
| N713ML | 2011 | Saint Charles, MO | Jun 30, 2011 |
| N72VR | 2013 | Las Vegas, NV | Jan 16, 2023 |
| N81DJ | 2009 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Mar 20, 2020 |
| N897PR | 2010 | San Diego, CA | Jul 10, 2026 |
| N925GC | 2010 | Minnetonka, MN | Oct 3, 2024 |
| N932CB | — | Pennsburg, PA | Aug 18, 2018 |
| N977PW | 2014 | Boerne, TX | Dec 4, 2018 |
| N97RB | 2012 | Oak Hill, FL | Oct 14, 2020 |