Palmer Rans S6-ESD accident near Redhill, Gb, August 28, 2013
On August 28, 2013 at about 11:18 am local time, a Palmer Rans S6-ESD, registered GMYSP, was destroyed in an accident near Redhill (Redhill Aerodrome airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 28, 2013 · about 11:18 am local time
- Place
- Redhill, United Kingdom · Redhill Aerodrome
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Palmer Rans S6-ESD
- Registration
- GMYSP · no longer on the register · serial PFA 204-12265
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 28, 2013, about 1118 coordinated universal time, a Rans S6-ESD, United Kingdom registration G-MYSP, impacted terrain following a touch-and-go at the Redhill Aerodrome, Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom is investigating the accident. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the AAIB: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom.
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
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax 582 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: EGKR Redhill
- Destination: EGKR Redhill
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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