F-GTPL Robin DR.400/160 Major Aviation Accident 2025-07-09
FATAL ACCIDENT (1) - Privately owned Rans S-14 Airaile, N981CS, near Guthrie, OK, June 30, 2025.
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Accident Information
| Approx. Accident Location | Aircraft Fat. | Aircraft Inj. | Ground Fat. | Ground Inj. | ASN Entry |
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| 35°48'0.77"N, 97°28'47.92"W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Aviation Safety Network |
1Aircraft Information
| Type | Operator | Registration | Serial Number | Manufacture Date |
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| Rans S-14 Airaile | Private | N981CS | A122184 | unkn. |
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On June 30, 2025, a Rans S-14 Airaile light sport aircraft, registered as N981CS, was involved in a fatal crash near Guthrie, Oklahoma, approximately two miles southwest of the city. The aircraft, a single-engine high-wing configuration known for its lightweight design and open-cockpit capability, was being operated by its sole occupant, a 66-year-old male pilot, when it crashed into a field under unknown circumstances. Emergency responders, including the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, arrived to find the pilot deceased and pinned in the wreckage. The crash site, located near Midwest Boulevard and County Road 74, was secured, and recovery operations commenced. There were no reported weather hazards in the area at the time, and no flight plan had been filed.
Preliminary assessments by local authorities and aviation sources indicate no immediate mechanical or weather-related causes, and the aircraft did not issue a distress call prior to impact. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were notified and are expected to conduct a formal investigation to determine causal factors, including potential pilot incapacitation, structural failure, or operational error. The Rans S-14 Airaile, while popular among experimental and recreational aviators, requires strict maintenance and handling awareness, particularly during low-altitude operations where recovery margins are minimal. No hazardous materials were involved, and no ground injuries were reported. As of now, investigators are continuing to examine flight history, maintenance records, and the pilot's medical background to construct a complete picture of the event.
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
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