N81DJ — 2009 Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N81DJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 42
- Manufacturer
- Arion Aircraft Llc
- Model
- LIGHTNING LS-1
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Jabiru 3300
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Lamb Glenn — Myrtle Beach, SC
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees at the end of the runway due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night conditions. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring, which did not identify and prevent the descent and subsequent collision with trees.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1).
- Mar 20, 2020registered — Lamb Glenn
Frequently asked
- Has N81DJ been in an accident?
- Yes. N81DJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N81DJ?
- N81DJ is a 2009 Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 42.
- Who is N81DJ registered to?
- N81DJ is registered to Lamb Glenn of Myrtle Beach, SC. Registration status: active.
- Has N81DJ been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N81DJ (ERA20LA150) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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