Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 27 Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1 airframes on record (built 2009–2022), 23 currently registered. 8 have one or more NTSB accident records (9 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1 accidents
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
The airplane pilot’s inadvertent encounter with rotor wash/turbulence during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees at the end of the runway due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night conditions. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring, which did not identify and prevent the descent and subsequent collision with trees.
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced landing on a rough/soft field.
The pilot's loss of airplane control due to an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unreported physiological impairment from traumatic brain injury, which impaired his ability to safety operate the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.