N8053R is a 2007 Rans S-6ES. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Jabiru 3300A rated at 120 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Fruita, CO. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2018. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 19 years old
- 1 of 62 Rans S-6ES
2024
2018
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While in cruise flight the pilot realized he had lost elevator control. The pilot attempted to determine if there was any way to re-establish elevator control but was unsuccessful. He was able to maintain pitch control by increasing or decreasing engine power. During a precautionary landing the airplane was damaged when it impacted the runway hard and damaged the firewall. On scene inspection of the aircraft’s elevator control system by an FAA Airworthiness Inspector revealed the bolt that connects the aft elevator push pull control tube to the pilot and copilot's control stick bellcrank was missing, and was not found during a thorough inspection of the area. In addition, the bolt that connects the forward push pull tube to the control stick bellcrank was ready to fall out. These bolts are an AN type drilled shank bolt requiring a castellated nut and cotter pin for security. Neither of the nuts or cotter pins were found. The aircraft has 197 hours total time. The last condition inspection was performed 2 months and 24 operating hours prior to the accident. It could not be determined if the cotter pin had ever been installed.
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