1 fatal · Purvis Rans S6S · 2007-05-28 · Newark, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI07LA157
Event ID
20070530X00654
Type
Accident
Date
2007-05-28
Location
Newark, IL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Purvis
Model
Rans S6S
Registration
N743RP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper installation of the altimeter and airspeed indicator which rendered them inoperative and his lack of experience in the airplane.