Flight Tracker
N270J
SHAFFER DONALD ARION LIGHTNING
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DAWSON THOMAS K
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LITTLETON, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 6, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Nov 12, 2010
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SHAFFER DONALD
Model
ARION LIGHTNING
Year
-
Serial Number
00101
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
JABIRU
Engine Model
3300
Type
Reciprocating
Power
120 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A744
Mode S Code (Octal)
50523504

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 4, 2016 Accident Substantial Toughkenamon, PA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB ERA16LA285