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Substantial
None

HAAS RANS S-6 S/N: 0492287

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 20, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA106
Location
NOKESVILLE, VA
Event ID
20001211X15074
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING OR DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AFTER INADVERTENTLY BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HAAS
Serial Number
0492287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RANS S-6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RANS S-6 II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHIELDS TODD D
Address
4359 S 135TH RD
City
BOLIVAR
State / Zip Code
MO 65613-8516
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA106