No fatalities

24 Oct 2025: RANS EMPLOYEE FLYING CLUB RANS S-6ES COYOTE II — Williston, SC

Williston, SC, United States

On 24 Oct 2025, a RANS EMPLOYEE FLYING CLUB RANS S-6ES COYOTE II was involved in an aviation accident near Williston, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation