Flight Tracker
N481SL
2011 SKYS OPEN SPORT AVIATION LLC 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
HENRY DAVID C
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CARSON CITY, NV
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 30, 2025
Airworthiness Date
May 26, 2011
Expires
Oct 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SKYS OPEN SPORT AVIATION LLC
Model
LIGHTNING
Year
2011
Serial Number
121
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
ARION AIRCRAFT LLC
Kit Model
LIGHTNING

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
JABIRU
Engine Model
3300
Type
Reciprocating
Power
120 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A5EDEB
Mode S Code (Octal)
51366753

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 24, 2016 Accident Substantial St. Augustine, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB GAA16CA502