Rans S-12 | N2757A

August 24th, 2025 | Concordia, Kansas

Accident Location

  • City: Concordia
  • State: Kansas
  • Latitude: 39.547778
  • Longitude: -97.6525
  • Airport ID: KCNK

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N2757A
  • Make: Rans
  • Model: S-12
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: Yes

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Kadel, David Allen
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 76
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: No
  • Pilot Error: Unknown
  • Pilot Medical: Basic Med
  • Pilot Incapacitation: Unknown

Analysis

  • Date: August 24th, 2025
  • Time: 5:25 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Initial Climb
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: UNKNOWN

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Possible structural failure during initial climb.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.