Rans S-12 accident near Plant City, FL
On November 13, 1995, a Rans S-12 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Plant City, FL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- November 13, 1995
- Place
- Plant City, FL
- Aircraft
- Rans S-12 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 27.921°N, 82.120°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X04899
NTSB summary
On November 13, 1995, about 1355 eastern standard time, an unregistered Rans S-12, crashed on takeoff from Plant City Airport, Plant City, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The noncertificated pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The airplane departed to the west and one witness stated he heard the engine running normally until impact. Examination of the wreckage was conducted by an FAA inspector who stated that no preimpact failures were noted. No airplane or engine logbooks were located.
Probable cause
failure of the non-certificated pilot (unqualified person) to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
