RANS S6 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 19 events recorded from 1996 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | Le Creusot, OF | 71HQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Prado, State of Bahia, OF | PU-JBW | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Newtownards, UK | G-BZKO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 2023 | LIberty, MO | N853HT | Serious (1) | destroyed | The inflight fire and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage. |
| May 17, 2022 | Hampshire, UK | G-CCTV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Felton, OF | G-MYDK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 2021 | Toledo, SP | EC-YZE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Lasne, BE | 62-ALK | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 04, 2020 | Heathfield East Sussex, UK | G-BUWK | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 2020 | Richland, WA | N644RS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inability to arrest a descent rate or maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude near mountainous …The pilot's inability to arrest a descent rate or maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude near mountainous terrain that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 01, 2019 | Rougemont, CA | C-IIJJ | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Fletcher, NC | N661PF | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. Contributing …The exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. Contributing was the lack of experience both pilots possessed in the accident airplane. |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Murcia, SP | EC-YDQ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Bridgeport, CA | N2181K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering and his improper decision to maneuver low over a home, which resul…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering and his improper decision to maneuver low over a home, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover. |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Tan Rouge, RE | 974-GQ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 01, 2015 | Beja, PO | CS-UJF | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2013 | Dadlington, UK | G-BYMV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 1998 | DELANO, CA | N6179A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control, and his failure to maintain aircraft control |
| Apr 22, 1996 | BAYOU LA BATRE, AL | N5144X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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