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U-FITAQP: 12) LOSS OF SPEED AWARENESS

Rans S-14 | N981CS

Guthrie, Oklahoma

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Key facts

  • DateJune 30, 2025
  • Local time8:55 PM
  • LightDay
  • WeatherVMC
  • Phase of flightEnroute
  • People on board1
  • Fatalities1
  • NTSB numberCEN25LA229
  • NTSB statusUnder investigation

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Accident Location

City, State
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Latitude
35.8
Longitude
-97.479722
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Aircraft Info

N Number
N981CS
Make
Rans
Model
S-14
Category / Class
Aircraft Single Engine Land
Amateur Built
Yes
Registry
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Pilot Info

Gender
Male
Certification
None
IFR rating
No
Medical
None
Flight school
No
Instructional flight
No

Analysis

Weather
VMC
Time of day
Day
Phase of flight
Enroute
Pilot error
Yes
Pilot incapacitation
No
People on board
1
PIC fatality
1
Total fatalities
1
NTSB number
CEN25LA229
NTSB travel
No
AQP category
12) LOSS OF SPEED AWARENESS →

Probable Cause

THE DTSB

The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be pilot error, in that the non certificated accident pilot was allowed to ground taxi the aircraft, but elected to attempt flight. The aircraft entered turning flight well below DMMS and stalled. The resulting lowl altitude aerodynamic spin caused a nearly vertical impact and the accident pilot was killed on impact. The accident occurred during civil twilight approximately 5 minutes after official sunset.

NTSB

None yet (final report not yet published).

Recommendation

THE DTSB

The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft take the time to receive ground and flight training in aircraft prior to attempting solo flight.

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