N497AR — 1999 Frank Lowell C PIETENPOL
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N497AR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- LCF2
- Manufacturer
- Frank Lowell C
- Model
- PIETENPOL
- Year
- 1999
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Ford Conversion
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Deal Gregory A — Morganton, NC
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1999 Frank Lowell C PIETENPOL).
- May 3, 2021registered — Deal Gregory A
Frequently asked
- Has N497AR been in an accident?
- Yes. N497AR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N497AR?
- N497AR is a 1999 Frank Lowell C PIETENPOL (fixed wing single-engine), serial number LCF2.
- Who is N497AR registered to?
- N497AR is registered to Deal Gregory A of Morganton, NC. Registration status: active.
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