N2689E (Rans Aircraft RANS S-14) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on April 23, 1991.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1992 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N2689E.

September 25, 1987Accident
CHK PLT WAS CONDUCTING CAPT PROFICIENCY CHK ON ANOTHER COMPANY PLT (PIC) UNDER DARK NGT CONDTNS. SUBSEQUENT TO FULL STOP LDG ON RWY 25, TAKEOFF CHKLST WAS RECITED. PIC COMMENCED T/O ON RWY 07. CHK PLT SIMULATED VI ENG CUT AFTER LIFTOFF. PIC WAS UNABLE TO ACCEL TO V2, CLIMB, OR MAINTAIN DIRECTNL CONTRL.
Fairchild SA227-AC
September 24, 1987Accident
Check pilot was conducting captain proficiency check on another company pilot (pic) under dark night conditions. Subsequent to full stop landing on runway 25, takeoff checklist was recited. PIC commenced takeoff on runway 07. Check pilot simulated V1 engine cut after liftoff. PIC was unable to accelerate to V2, climb, or maintain directional control.
Swearingen SA227 Metro III
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb Findings 1. (c) preflight planning/preparation - inadequate - pilot in command 2. (c) raising of flaps - not performed 3. (c) checklist - inattentive - pilot in command 4. (f) emergency procedure - simulated - check pilot 5. Proper climb rate - not possible 6. Full accident record