Rans S-6
22 on the U.S. register across 10 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1991 to 2014; half of them date from 2007 or earlier. Nebraska has the most (3). 14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the S-6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Four-cycle piston, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Rotax 912Uls Series (8), Rotax 912Ul Series (3), Rotax 912S (3)
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Rans
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 1, 2007; newest November 7, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-6ES | 4 | 2000 to 2007 | 18.2% |
| S6S | 3 | 2001 to 2006 | 13.6% |
| S6ES-COYOTE II | 3 | 1991 | 13.6% |
| S6-S COYOTE II | 3 | 2007 to 2008 | 13.6% |
| S-6LS | 2 | 2010 | 9.1% |
| S-6ELS | 2 | 2010 to 2014 | 9.1% |
| S-6 | 2 | 1997 to 2007 | 9.1% |
| S6ES | 1 | 1992 | 4.5% |
| S6 COYOTE | 1 | 2007 | 4.5% |
| S-6ES COYOTE II | 1 | 2002 | 4.5% |
When they were built by decade · 4 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Rans S-6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
22 as of October 2, 2026, counting 10 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Rans S-6s?
Nebraska, with 3.
Who owns the Rans S-6?
14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.