N199KRRETTBERG RANS S-7 1992-09-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

RETTBERG RANS S-7 S/N: 1088032

Summary

On September 18, 1992, a Rettberg RANS S-7 (N199KR) was involved in an accident near Charleston, MO. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION WHICH RESULTED IN A TAKEOFF INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DCA05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N199KR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 18, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DCA05
Location
CHARLESTON, MO
Event ID
20001211X15635
Coordinates
36.910099, -89.330085
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S POOR WEATHER EVALUATION WHICH RESULTED IN A TAKEOFF INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RETTBERG
Serial Number
1088032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RANS S-7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RANS S-7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRANDON DAVID W
Address
756 PEACH ORCHARD RD
City
MURRAY
State / Zip Code
KY 42071-7420
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# CHI92DCA05