No fatalities

16 Aug 2022: RANS S20 — Bountiful, UT

Bountiful, UT, United States

On 16 Aug 2022, a RANS S20 was involved in an aviation accident near Bountiful, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during a go-around when the airplane stalled and collided with the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during a go-around when the airplane stalled and collided with the ground.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained