No fatalities
25 Jun 2023: EDMISTEN ROBERT EUGENE SR RANS S-14 AIRAILE — EDMISTEN ROBERT E SR — Bonaire, GA
On 25 Jun 2023, an EDMISTEN ROBERT EUGENE SR RANS S-14 AIRAILE operated by EDMISTEN ROBERT E SR was involved in an aviation accident near Bonaire, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect service/maintenance