N123TG

Destroyed
Minor

RANS S-6ES S/N: 0291162

Summary

On July 29, 2023, a Rans S-6ES (N123TG) was involved in an accident near Ozark, AR. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Oil starvation of the propeller speed reduction unit which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA338. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N123TG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 29, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA338
Location
Ozark, AR
Event ID
20230731192753
Coordinates
35.369317, -93.837472
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Oil starvation of the propeller speed reduction unit which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RANS
Serial Number
0291162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
S-6ES COY2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROBERTS JONATHAN D
Address
8215 CUMBIE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTINGTON
State / Zip Code
AR 72940-9655
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# CEN23LA338