N878NSting Sport TL-20002025-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Sting Sport TL-2000S/N: TLUSA130

Summary

On June 20, 2025, a Sting Sport TL-2000 (N878N) was involved in an incident near Dunavant, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The inflight failure of the propeller due to its exceedance of the manufacturer’s overhaul requirement.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N878N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA236
Location
Dunavant, VA
Event ID
20250623200381
Coordinates
38.000000, -77.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The inflight failure of the propeller due to its exceedance of the manufacturer’s overhaul requirement.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STING SPORT
Serial Number
TLUSA130
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
TL-2000
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STINGSPORT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUNA KENNETH ROBERT
Address
10548 POAGUES BATTERY DR
City
BRISTOW
State / Zip Code
VA 20136-1337
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# ERA25LA236