Rans Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 92 events recorded from 1992 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2016 | Wiener Neustadt, Austria, AU | D-MOHA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Gerlach, NV | N272X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-s…The pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-stall and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Sep 29, 2015 | Shattuck, OK | UNREG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane during initial climb and his subsequent exceedance of the airplan…The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane during initial climb and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in a stall/spin. |
| Jun 03, 2015 | Sharpsville, IN | N51120 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building. |
| 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 |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Kewanee, IL | UNREG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failu…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training in the pusher-type airplane. |
| Aug 24, 2014 | Lowell, MI | UNREG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s overconfidence, which led to his improper decision to continue flight in the recently purchased, unregistered airplane without acquiring t…The pilot’s overconfidence, which led to his improper decision to continue flight in the recently purchased, unregistered airplane without acquiring training and to his continued erratic handling of the airplane and subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Aug 12, 2014 | Cambaie, Reunion Island, FR | 974-GL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 2014 | Fort Bridger, WY | N116GS | Incident | substantial |
The fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the …The fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance. |
| Sep 29, 2013 | Hatley, WI | N817RV | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. |
| Jul 14, 2013 | Dadlington, UK | G-BYMV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 2013 | Fontana, CA | N6171R | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to improper construction and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system and engine. Contributing to the accident was the air…A loss of engine power due to improper construction and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system and engine. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inadvertent contact with an unseen guy wire during the landing flare. |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Fayetteville, TN | UNREG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of r…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. |
| Jul 10, 2011 | Cubero, NM | N377JG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed prior to takeoff. |
| Jul 09, 2011 | Scott, AR | N3266R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control, likely due to a cardiac event. |
| Apr 16, 2011 | Marana, AZ | N107JL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine coolant during climb due to an unsecured tank cap.…The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine coolant during climb due to an unsecured tank cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use available engine power to ensure a landing on an appropriate surface. |
| Apr 09, 2011 | Fort Collins, CO | N3581S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent application of full right rudder during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2010 | Lincoln, CA | N1901C | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the increased drag on the airplane with the doors removed. |
| Aug 04, 2009 | Quitman, GA | N43377 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance on final approach. |
| Jul 24, 2009 | Marana, AZ | N350KB | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jul 07, 2009 | Greeneville, TN | N284AH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation res…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| May 01, 2009 | Atomic City, ID | N4272M | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Breckenridge, TX | N20530 | Serious (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 04, 2008 | PELION, SC | N9148Y | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the improper actions of the instructor pilot and the low experience level of the instructor pilot in this make and model…A loss of engine power due to the improper actions of the instructor pilot and the low experience level of the instructor pilot in this make and model of aircraft. |