N8028WSUTPHIN JOHN E RANS S-122022-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SUTPHIN JOHN E RANS S-12S/N: 0894513

Summary

On August 31, 2022, a Sutphin John E RANS S-12 (N8028W) was involved in an accident near Hilliard, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA394. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8028W.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA394
Location
Hilliard, FL
Event ID
20220831105839
Coordinates
30.685967, -81.906343
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SUTPHIN JOHN E
Serial Number
0894513
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
RANS S-12

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
576 OLD SUDLOW LAKE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NORTH AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
SC 29841-8792
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# ERA22LA394