RANS S7
Gardner, KS — May 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA184 |
| Event ID | 20230515174534 |
| Location | Gardner, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.81044, -94.95392 |
| Airport | GARDNER MUNI |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | RANS |
| Model | S7 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.