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September 15, 2023 · Rans S6 ES · N853HT
Liberty, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Liberty, MO
Aircraft
Rans S6 ES (1990)
Tail Number
N853HT
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN23LA411
According to information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airplane was observed to be on fire before crashing short of an airpark. The fire continued postimpact and consumed the entire airplane. The non-certificated pilot suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. The pilot’s family was not able to provide aircraft or pilot records and the pilot’s flight experience could not be substantiated. The FAA reported that the extensive fire damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane and engine. The reason for the inflight fire and subsequent impact with terrain could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The inflight fire and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.
Full Narrative
According to information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the airplane was observed to be on fire before crashing short of an airpark. The fire continued postimpact and consumed the entire airplane. The non-certificated pilot suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. The pilot’s family was not able to provide aircraft or pilot records and the pilot’s flight experience could not be substantiated. The FAA reported that the extensive fire damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane and engine. The reason for the inflight fire and subsequent impact with terrain could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:29 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireBoth
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S6 ES
Tail NumberN853HT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · EA81 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC