# Ken Smith RANS S-6S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05632VG
- Manufacturer (registry): KEN SMITH
- Model: RANS S-6S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ken-smith-rans-s-6s

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N39KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39KS): [Highsmith Alfred C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHSMITH%20ALFRED%20C), [Burgaw, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burgaw), S/N 09051695

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20170807016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170807016949I), Aug 7, 2017: Ken Smith RANS S-6S (N39KS), Elcho, WI, Minor damage. Amphibious aircraft left rhinelander, WI for a pleasure flight. During departure the pilot stated that he was distracted by a fed ex aircraft approaching rhi…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Rans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-employee-flying-club-rans-s-6s): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 05610KM
- [Rans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-employee-flying-club-rans-s-6s): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05901F5
- [Schuler Ken RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/schuler-ken-rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602I0
- [Sherwood Robert D RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/sherwood-robert-d-rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603MQ
- [Merickel Theodore J RANS S-6-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/merickel-theodore-j-rans-s-6-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605W3
- [Davis Sidney E RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-sidney-e-rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560640
- [Nichols Richard RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/nichols-richard-rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606BQ
- [Mcfarland WM H RANS S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcfarland-wm-h-rans-s6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561018
- [Pfister David RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/pfister-david-rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614CT
- [Friday G/Bobwhite Hill Ranch RANS S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/friday-g-bobwhite-hill-ranch-rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614NY
- [Feldt Charles RANS S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/feldt-charles-rans-s6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614NZ
- [Ryer Michael RANS S-6-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryer-michael-rans-s-6-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616HI

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