Rans Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 92 events recorded from 1992 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 19, 2018 | Painton, MO | N107SJ | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing. |
| Aug 04, 2018 | Kenai, AK | N8443B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's climb capability due to his use of full flaps during a short-field takeoff, his failure to attain a positive …The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's climb capability due to his use of full flaps during a short-field takeoff, his failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 23, 2016 | Lodi, CA | N481TJ | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a pinched fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s maneuvering jus…A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a pinched fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s maneuvering just before landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Nov 22, 1997 | PHOENIX, AZ | N9291T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |