Rans S-6es Coyote Ii
Single Piston
The Rans S-6 Coyote II is an American-designed ultralight and light sport aircraft kit built by Rans Designs of Hays, Kansas since the late 1980s. Distinguished by its high-wing configuration, tube-and-fabric construction, and exceptional short-field performance, the Coyote II became one of the most popular homebuilt designs in its class, with over 700 kits sold worldwide. The aircraft's remarkably low stall speed of just 28 knots in landing configuration and gross weight under 1,100 pounds make it ideal for backcountry strips and recreational flying where operating costs matter more than speed. Powered by a variety of small piston engines ranging from 50 to 80 horsepower, the S-6 typically cruises around 75-85 knots while sipping fuel at rates that make certified aircraft owners envious. Its tandem seating, conventional gear, and docile handling characteristics have made it a favorite among sport pilots and flying clubs operating from grass strips across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. SkyMeter has tracked 1 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, with activity spanning routes.
Safety in context
The incident rate counts flights with ANY safety event detected by SkyMeter — go-arounds (a routine response, not a failure), unstable-approach gate flags (advisory thresholds), rejected takeoffs (the system working as designed), and runway events. It is NOT an accident rate or fatality rate. For accident statistics, refer to the NTSB Aviation Accident Database (USA) or the Aviation Safety Network. See methodology for what each event type measures.
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