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N270JShaffer Donald ARION LIGHTNING

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N270J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
00101
Manufacturer
Shaffer Donald
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Jabiru 3300
Registration
Active
Registered to
Dawson Thomas K — Littleton, NC

View the FAA registry record for N270J

Accident & incident history

  1. ERA16LA285Aug 4, 2016Toughkenamon, PAMinor

    A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Shaffer Donald ARION LIGHTNING).

  1. Oct 6, 2021registeredDawson Thomas K

Frequently asked

Has N270J been in an accident?
Yes. N270J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N270J?
N270J is a Shaffer Donald ARION LIGHTNING (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 00101.
Who is N270J registered to?
N270J is registered to Dawson Thomas K of Littleton, NC. Registration status: active.

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