Summary
On April 24, 2024, a Rans S-6ES (N16148) was involved in an incident near Emporia, KS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA166. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16148.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA166
Location
Emporia, KS
Event ID
20240425194151
Coordinates
38.332675, -96.191216
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YORK LEIGHTON E
Address
347 LAKESHORE DR
City
ALMA
State / Zip Code
KS 66401-9760
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# CEN24LA166