Pilot Debrief

ALVAREZ MARVIN R RANS S-6S near Schertz, TX — 2013-07-13

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Date
2013-07-13
Location
Schertz, TX, USA
Airport
TS67
Aircraft
ALVAREZ MARVIN R RANS S-6S
Registration
N137AB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had not held any kind of pilot certificate since his student pilot certificate expired about 40 years ago. He also reported that he had no record of receiving any flight instruction. During takeoff, after liftoff from the departure end of the runway, the airspeed was too slow and the airplane would not climb and would not accelerate. The airplane drifted to the left and impacted trees and terrain on the edge of the airfield property. After the pilot and passenger exited the airplane there was an explosion and the airplane was destroyed by the postimpact fire. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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