Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the wind speed at the airport had increased significantly since his departure about 1 hour earlier. He stated that at touchdown, an unexpected strong wind gust lifted the right wing, and the left wingtip contacted the runway. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and collided with an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was landing with a 20° right-quartering headwind at 12 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA26LA042 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Nearest airport
- Bowling Green-Warren County Rg (BWG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Arion Aircraft Llc LIGHTNING LS-1
- N-number
- N897PR
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2010
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.