N326ALARION LIGHTNING2022-07-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ARION LIGHTNINGS/N: 99

Summary

On July 10, 2022, a Arion LIGHTNING (N326AL) was involved in an accident near Indiana, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The airplane pilot’s inadvertent encounter with rotor wash/turbulence during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA304. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N326AL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 10, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA304
Location
Indiana, PA
Event ID
20220711105441
Coordinates
40.631061, -79.101526
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane pilot’s inadvertent encounter with rotor wash/turbulence during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ARION
Serial Number
99
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
LIGHTNINGALIG
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LABUDA KEVIN M
Address
517 8TH ST APT 2
Status
Deregistered
City
IRWIN
State / Zip Code
PA 15642-3635
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA304