Has N638JM been in an accident?

Yes. N638JM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N638JM?

N638JM is a 2010 Meriwether Jon ARION LIGHTNING (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 00098.

Has N638JM been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N638JM (GAA22WA290) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N638JM — 2010 Meriwether Jon ARION LIGHTNING

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026

N638JM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 00098
Manufacturer: Meriwether Jon
Model: ARION LIGHTNING
Year: 2010
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Jabiru 3300
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA22WA290Sep 21, 2022KenoraFatal · 1 fatal

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2010 Meriwether Jon ARION LIGHTNING).

May 6, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N638JM been in an accident?: Yes. N638JM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N638JM?: N638JM is a 2010 Meriwether Jon ARION LIGHTNING (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 00098.
Has N638JM been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N638JM (GAA22WA290) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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