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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N83PF
- History of Flight:
On May 25, 2026, at about 1153 local time, a Sling LSA, N83PF, registered to Pacific Flight Academy LLC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Kalaupapa Airport (LUP/PHLU), Molokai, Hawaii. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The flight originated from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL/PHNL), Honolulu, Hawaii, at 1011.
The FAA reported: "Aircraft crashed due to gusty wind conditions, pilot lost control and became inverted in the water."
At 1154, the winds were from 050 at 14 knots, gusting 27 knots.
- Weather:
METAR PHMK 252054Z 07017G29KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 08030/2025 SLP193 T02670167 51010 $
METAR PHMK 252154Z 05014G27KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 07028/2143 SLP190 T02720167 $