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AQP: UNKNOWN

Rans S-12 | N2757A

Concordia, Kansas

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Key facts

  • DateAugust 24, 2025
  • Local time5:25 PM
  • LightDay
  • WeatherVMC
  • Phase of flightInitial Climb
  • People on board1
  • Fatalities1
  • AirportKCNK

Last updated: August 25, 2025

Accident Location

City, State
Concordia, Kansas
Latitude
39.547778
Longitude
-97.6525
Airport ID
KCNK
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Aircraft Info

N Number
N2757A
Make
Rans
Model
S-12
Category / Class
Aircraft Single Engine Land
Amateur Built
Yes
Registry
FAA Registry Inquiry For: N2757A →

Pilot Info

Pilot in command
Kadel, David Allen
Gender
Male
Age
76
Certification
Private Pilot
IFR rating
No
Medical
Basic Med
Flight school
No
Instructional flight
No

Analysis

Weather
VMC
Time of day
Day
Phase of flight
Initial Climb
Pilot error
Unknown
Pilot incapacitation
Unknown
People on board
1
PIC fatality
1
Total fatalities
1
NTSB travel
Unknown
AQP category
UNKNOWN →

Probable Cause

THE DTSB

Pending. Possible structural failure during initial climb.

NTSB

None yet (final report not yet published).

Recommendation

THE DTSB

Pending.

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