Has N227EK been in an accident?

Yes. N227EK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N227EK?

N227EK is a 2007 Airborne XT-912 (weight-shift-control), serial number XT912206.

Has N227EK been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N227EK (LAX08LA290) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N227EK — 2007 Airborne XT-912

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N227EK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: XT912206
Manufacturer: Airborne
Model: XT-912
Year: 2007
Category: Weight-shift-control
Engine: Rotax 912
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08LA290Sep 6, 2008Chelan, WAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Airborne XT-912).

Feb 3, 2009deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N227EK been in an accident?: Yes. N227EK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N227EK?: N227EK is a 2007 Airborne XT-912 (weight-shift-control), serial number XT912206.
Has N227EK been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N227EK (LAX08LA290) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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