N8092S is a 2007 Sky Ranger SKY RANGER 1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912UL series rated at 80 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Marshall, VA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 2007. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 19 years old
2023
2007
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The pilot was preparing to depart and taxied to the runway, completed a magneto check, and commenced the takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, while initiating a left turn, the airplane’s engine lost power. The pilot reported that he searched for a suitable landing area, while continuing the left turn in an attempt to land on a taxiway. During the forced landing, the airplane contacted a fence and a wooden signpost before it struck the ground and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane’s right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He further stated that he had inadvertently left the fuel selector in the OFF position and described that because the fuel selector was located behind the cockpit seats, it was awkward to see and access.
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