N98YW — 2009 Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N98YW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- XT-912-0339
- Manufacturer
- Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd
- Model
- EDGE XT-912-L
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Weight-shift-control
- Engine
- Rotax 912ul Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L).
- Mar 6, 2021deregistered — Farmer John E
Frequently asked
- Has N98YW been in an accident?
- Yes. N98YW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N98YW?
- N98YW is a 2009 Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (weight-shift-control), serial number XT-912-0339.
- Has N98YW been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N98YW (ERA18LA089) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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