Rans Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 92 events recorded from 1992 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | San Felipe, OF | ULM-200 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Le Creusot, OF | 71HQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Concordia, KS | N2757A | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Guthrie, OK | N981CS | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2025 | Fairfield, UT | N327KM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Prado, State of Bahia, OF | PU-JBW | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Church Point, LA | N912RS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Teague, TX | UNREG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Crofton, NE | N519JR | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 2024 | Morris, IL | N348CW | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructors delayed remedial action while landing with a gusty crosswind. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Hemet, CA | N92NP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind. |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Emporia, KS | N16148 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare. |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Tabacundo, EC | HCU0062 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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. |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Ozark, AR | N123TG | Minor | destroyed | Oil starvation of the propeller speed reduction unit which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| May 13, 2023 | Gardner, KS | N8932L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane cont…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. |
| May 10, 2023 | Creswell, OR | N468MM | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft due to severe wear of the bearings. |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Bountiful, UT | N578CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during a go-around when the airplane stalled and collided with the ground. |
| Jun 09, 2022 | Fairfield, UT | N46JH | Minor | substantial |
The owner’s (pilot) failure to properly torque a fuel filter b-nut fitting, which likely introduced air into the fuel system and resulted in a loss of…The owner’s (pilot) failure to properly torque a fuel filter b-nut fitting, which likely introduced air into the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the loss of power was a missing restricted bypass line and a header tank vent line, which would have allowed the venting of air from the fuel system. |
| May 17, 2022 | Hampshire, UK | G-CCTV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Szadek, OF | D-MNBN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Felton, OF | G-MYDK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Wadsworth, OH | N6915G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to depart shortly after a landing helicopter, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s wake turbulence and a loss of …The pilot’s decision to depart shortly after a landing helicopter, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s wake turbulence and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by his recent use of ethanol. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Colville, WA | N707PH | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid powerlines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a …The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid powerlines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to improper maintenance of the carburetors. |