RANS S6 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 19 events recorded from 1996 to 2025.

19

All Events

5

Incidents

0

Minor

4

Serious

7

Fatal (11 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 10, 2021 Felton, OF G-MYDK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2021 Toledo, SP EC-YZE Incident substantial 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.

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.
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