Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Aircraft SKYRANGER II accident near Saline, Michigan, May 25, 2012
On May 25, 2012 at about 3:45 pm local time, a Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Aircraft SKYRANGER II, registered N192RR, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Saline, Michigan (Ann Arbor Municipal airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 25, 2012 · about 3:45 pm local time
- Place
- Saline, Michigan · Ann Arbor Municipal · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Aircraft SKYRANGER II
- Registration
- N192RR · registry record · serial SKRB0503589
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that he was maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude when the experimental light sport airplane stalled, resulting in an "extremely hard drop" and impact onto the landing gear. He noted that there was insufficient altitude available to recover from the aerodynamic stall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that precipitated the accident.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Aerodynamic stall/spin during maneuvering
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Task performance › Use of equip/info › Aircraft control › Pilot
- Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability › Performance/control parameters › Altitude › Not attained/maintained
Pilot
- Certificate: sport pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 197 hours in all; 138 in this make and model; 2 in the last 90 days; 0 in the last 30 days; 130 as pilot in command; 0 on instruments
- Last flight review: October 9, 2011
- Medical certificate: Sport Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 138 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, September 21, 2011
- Maximum gross weight: 1,042 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax 912S (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: ARB Ann Arbor MI at 3:30 pm
- Destination: ARB Ann Arbor MI
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 260° at 13 knots, gusting 21
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
- Observation at 3:53 pm from ARB, 3 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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