N853HTRANS S62023-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

RANS S6S/N: 1190148

Summary

On September 15, 2023, a Rans S6 (N853HT) was involved in an accident near Liberty, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The inflight fire and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA411. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N853HT.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 15, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA411
Location
LIberty, MO
Event ID
20230918193081
Coordinates
39.215762, -94.331614
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RANS
Serial Number
1190148
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RANS S6ES

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEEK TERRY L
Address
7221 COUNTY ROAD 63
City
SAVANNAH
State / Zip Code
MO 64485-8194
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# CEN23LA411