2 fatalities

6 May 2016: RANS S12 — Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria

Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria

On 6 May 2016, a RANS S12 was involved in an aviation accident near Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 6, 2016, a Rans S-12 (D-MOHA) was destroyed after losing control during initial climb from Loan Airport, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed.

Accident Overview

On May 6, 2016, at about 1625 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-12, registered D-MOHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during the initial climb from Loan Airport in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed in the accident.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Austria. Further information may be obtained from the Federal Office of Transport, Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority, Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Rans S-12, registration D-MOHA. Details regarding the aircraft's ownership, maintenance history, and pilot qualifications are not included in this report.

Sequence of Events

The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from Loan Airport. During the initial climb, the aircraft experienced a loss of control, leading to an impact with terrain. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control have not been specified in the available information.

Additional Notes

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority of the Government of Austria.