Pilot Debrief

RANS S6 near LIberty, MO — 2023-09-15

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Date
2023-09-15
Location
LIberty, MO, USA
Airport
4MO4
Aircraft
RANS S6
Registration
N853HT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The inflight fire and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.

NTSB narrative

According to information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airplane was observed to be on fire before crashing short of an airpark. The fire continued postimpact and consumed the entire airplane. The non-certificated pilot suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. The pilot’s family was not able to provide aircraft or pilot records and the pilot’s flight experience could not be substantiated. The FAA reported that the extensive fire damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane and engine. The reason for the inflight fire and subsequent impact with terrain could not be determined.

NTSB coding

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