Rans S12 accident near Wiener Neustadt, Austria, At, May 6, 2016
On May 6, 2016 at about 4:25 pm local time, a Rans S12, an amateur-built aircraft,, registered DMOHA, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Wiener Neustadt, Austria. 2 people were killed.
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
- May 6, 2016 · about 4:25 pm local time
- Place
- Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Rans S12, amateur-built · all S12s on the register
- Registration
- DMOHA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 6, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-12, D-MOHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after a loss of control during the initial climb from Loan Airport, Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Austria. Further information may be obtained from: Federal Office of Transport Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority Trauzlgasse 1 A-1210 Vienna Austria This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority of the Government of Austria.
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
- Loss of control in flight during initial climb 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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