N222DW — 2023 Pipistrel D O O SINUS 912

Aircraft record

Serial number

1138 SFNM 912 LSA

Manufacturer

Pipistrel D O O

Model

SINUS 912

Year

2023

Category

Glider

Engine

Rotax 912uls2

Registration

Active

Registered to

Friesz Russell A — Cedar Park, TX

View the FAA registry record for N222DW →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR11FA239May 27, 2011Weaverville, CAFatal · 1 fatal

   The student pilot's decision to fly in windy conditions that exceeded his capabilities, which resulted in his subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was his lack of flight experience in the accident helicopter.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2023 Pipistrel D O O SINUS 912).

1. Nov 12, 2025registered — Friesz Russell A

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N222DW was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2023 Pipistrel D O O SINUS 912 above.

• until Oct 6, 2017Brantly B-2 (s/n 181)

Frequently asked

Has N222DW been in an accident?

Yes. N222DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N222DW?

N222DW is a 2023 Pipistrel D O O SINUS 912 (glider), serial number 1138 SFNM 912 LSA.

Who is N222DW registered to?

N222DW is registered to Friesz Russell A of Cedar Park, TX. Registration status: active.

Has N222DW been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N222DW (WPR11FA239) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.