# Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05901FT
- Manufacturer (registry): ROCKY MOUNTAIN KITPLANES LLC
- Model: S-6S
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rocky-mountain-kitplanes-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)

- [N164GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164GR): [Johnson William Julian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20WILLIAM%20JULIAN), [Holly Grove, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Holly%20Grove), built 2006, S/N 11051709

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA232), Jun 23, 2026: Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S (N164GR), Marvel, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing.

## 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.

- [Accident 20260623007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623007459A), Jun 23, 2026: Rocky Mountain Kitplanes LLC S-6S (N164GR), Holly Grove, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot states he was on final to private grass strip for landing, when he touched down with too much downward force on nose wheel causing nose wheel to dig into…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Rans S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-s6s): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056199V
- [Olson Perry D S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/olson-perry-d-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603XT
- [Myers Dallas S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/myers-dallas-s6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610YG
- [Brown John S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-john-s6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611KP
- [Wagner Mark S-6-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/wagner-mark-s-6-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056130D
- [Ruble Randy S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/ruble-randy-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620O3
- [Bowman Andrew H S-6-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/bowman-andrew-h-s-6-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621TO
- [Fred Bryant S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/fred-bryant-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05631I2
- [Rans S-6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-s-6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901GL
- [Rans S6-S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-s6-s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05903FK
- [Rans S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/rans-s6s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05903VN
- [Gordon Theodore J S6S](https://openairdocs.org/model/gordon-theodore-j-s6s): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05617HP

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