This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N473AS
- History of Flight:
On October 12, 2026, at about 1300 local time, a privately-registered Monnett Sonerai IILT, N473AS, sustained unknown, but apparent substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland Center, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot suffered unknown injuries.
The FAA reported that the airplane crashed into a marshy area for unknown reasons. Local news media reported that the airplane was on its median test flight when it experienced engine issues after takeoff and crashed into a swamp.
The pilot, aged 67, holds a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land/sea and airplane instrument ratings. He also holds a glider rating, flight instructor certificate, and a remote pilot certificate. His FAA BasicMeD Course was dated 6/12/2025. The pilot's old third class medical from 2015 states that he must wear corrective lenses and is not valid outside the borders of the United States.
The accident airplane, serial number 080706-0831, was issued a certificate on 02/23/2024, and was manufactured in 2025.
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