Rans S7 accident near Cambaie, Reunion Island, Fr, August 12, 2014
On August 12, 2014 at about 4:30 am local time, a Rans S7 (ultralight), registered N974GL, was substantially damaged in an accident near Cambaie, Reunion Island. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 12, 2014 · about 4:30 am local time
- Place
- Cambaie, Reunion Island, France
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Rans S7
- Registration
- N974GL · registry record
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Flight control sys malf/fail during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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