# FAA incident reports: Vans RV-12 A list on [Vans RV-12](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-12.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20260413006219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260413006219I.md): Vans RV-12 · Lakeland, FL · Apr 13, 2026 · N904EN · No damage > Aircraft [privacy data omitted] suffrered a flat left main landing gear (MLG) on roll out after landing. No damage to airframe or mechanicals. Tire to be repaired on site. No further action required. - [Accident 20250524005529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250524005529A.md): Vans RV-12 · Abingdon, VA · May 24, 2025 · N813JC · Substantial damage > On 5-24-2025 the pilot departed on a flight from fvx to vji. Used foreflight to calculate fuel and check weather. Did not visually check fuel level. Relied on fuel totalizer only for aircraft fuel level. Shortly after departure climbed to 10,000 feet to get… - [Accident 20250328009909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250328009909A.md): Vans RV-12 · Chesterfield, VA · Mar 28, 2025 · N4754 · Substantial damage > The plane, which hadn't flown in several months, launched from runway 15 on his first takeoff, flew the traffic pattern, and was making his first landing. The pilot said that the plane descended unexpectedly and rapidly, striking nose-first, which caused the… - [Incident 20250313003129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250313003129I.md): Vans RV-12 · Portsmouth, NH · Mar 13, 2025 · N271VA · Minor damage > Pilot stated she had performed a few touch and go landings at a nearby airport and returned to psm. Attempting a landing on runway 16, pilot stated that the aircraft porpoised on flair and landed hard, slightly nose down. Aircraft came to rest on center line… - [Incident 20241101016429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241101016429I.md): Vans RV12 · Provo, UT · Nov 1, 2024 · N262VA · Minor damage > The commercial rated pilot on a short flight and at cruise altitude encountered a flock of ducks. The aircraft hit two ducks in an area of the wing and fuselage that caused minimal damage. The pilot did not experience a change in the flight characteristics.… - [Accident 20240927014769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240927014769A.md): Vans RV-12 · Paris, ID · Sep 27, 2024 · N916PH · Substantial damage > The commercial pilot while practicing soft field takeoffs failed to put the flaps in the correct position. As a result, the aircraft lifted off the runway early. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the right wing struck the precision… - [Accident 20240606007109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606007109A.md): Vans RV-12 · Auburn, WA · Jun 6, 2024 · N412JN · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Conducted accident investigation per roc initial notification Initial reports states an airplane impacted the rooftop of a building located in Auburn, WA. Upon arrival, airplane was found to have penetrated the roof and impacted the ground in an inverted… - [Incident 20240508004469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240508004469I.md): Vans RV-12 · Stevensville, MD · May 8, 2024 · N308VA · Minor damage > On may 8, 2024 at approximately 6:00 pm local time, the student pilot of [privacy data omitted], a rans RV-12 light sport aircraft, while flying solo, was practicing takeoffs and landings at Bay Bridge Airport (W29) when the pilot experienced an incident… - [Incident 20240318003679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240318003679I.md): Vans RV-12 · Eugene, OR · Mar 18, 2024 · N650AK · No damage > While on a return flight from florence to Eugene over mountainous terrain, the pilot experienced a rough running engine during straight and level cruise flight. Contact ATC and declared an emergency. ATC advised closest airport was returning to florence.… - [Incident 20240206008069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240206008069I.md): Vans RV-12 · Waianaie, HI · Feb 6, 2024 · N240VA · Minor damage > The incident aircraft departed hnl towards jrf to do pattern work. After completing pattern work at jrf, the aircraft departed jrf and headed to the west practice area to practice maneuvers. During cruise at 3000 ft near the practice area, the engine began… - [Accident 20231026020709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231026020709A.md): Vans RV-12 · Novato, CA · Oct 26, 2023 · N28BS · Substantial damage > This was the aircraft's first flight since conditional inspection and carberator maintenance. Both carbs on aircraft engine were rebuilt and a run up was completed prior to takeoff. All checks were good. Engine and aircraft reacted nominally down runway, as… - [Incident 20230527006359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230527006359I.md): Vans RV-12 · Boise, ID · May 27, 2023 · N237VA · Minor damage > Incident occured when the student pilot, on first solo, was landing rnwy 10L boi, upon landing nose gear separated from aircraft on touchdown resulting prop strike/nose gear damage. - [Incident 20230429004109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230429004109I.md): Vans RV-12 · Boise, ID · Apr 29, 2023 · N237VA · No damage > Pilot in command (PIC)/instructor reported engine was at the proper RPM during takeoff roll but lost power about 40 feet above the runway on a training flight with a student pilot. Pic/instructor returned aircraft to runway to land and returned to… - [Incident 20230123000789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230123000789I.md): Vans RV-12 · Boise, ID · Jan 23, 2023 · N239VA · No damage > Pilot in command (PIC)/instructor reported engine was not at the proper RPM during takeoff roll on a training flight with a student pilot. Pic/instructor aborted takeoff and returned to maintenance. The reduced RPM was determined to be vapor lock of the 91… - [Accident 20221021022299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221021022299A.md): Vans RV-12 · Chandler, TX · Oct 21, 2022 · N86GV · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft departed tyr @ 1423. Climbed to approx. 5475 feet at 79 knots, iaw ADS-B data. Aircraft then accelerrated to 93 knots, began a descending RH turn, speed increased to gps-derived 134 knots with an average vertical speed of -3600 fpm. At that point,… - [Accident 20220816014639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220816014639A.md): Vans RV-12 · Westfield, MA · Aug 16, 2022 · N33EV · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted]A van?s RV-12 homebuilt experimental aircraft being operated by [privacy data omitted]a licensed pilot struck the a 20-2 runway hold short sign at Barnes Municipal Airport (baf) Westfield, MA. The pilot requested taxi instructions for… - [Incident 20220702011629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220702011629I.md): Vans RV-12 · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Jul 2, 2022 · N4830P · Minor damage > On July 03, 2022 at 1220 CDT, a Vans RV-12 aircraft,[privacy data omitted] made a hard landing on runway 18 at Sauk/Prairie airport (91C), resulting in nose wheel separation from the nose wheel strut. The aircraft came to rest in the grass alongside the… - [Incident 20220211001609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220211001609I.md): Vans RV-12 · Portsmouth, NH · Feb 11, 2022 · N311VA · Minor damage > The student pilot was returning to kpsm runway 34 from a solo flight due to reported increasing winds and gusts. During the landing the plane experienced several strong gusts of wind. The plane bounced the landing. The pilot stated that he attempted to push… - [Accident 20211026020769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211026020769A.md): Vans RV-12 · Folkston, GA · Oct 26, 2021 · N525AT · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft departed winter haven FL. (Kgif) enroute to reidsville municipal airport(krvj) as darkness started to fall the pilot attempted to land at Davis Field (3J6). The pilot was unaware that notam's were issued for the airport runway lights being… - [Incident 20200613007669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200613007669I.md): Vans RV-12 · Oak Grove, MO · Jun 13, 2020 · N151MH · No damage > The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff, he noticed engine coolant leaking from the cowl of the aircraft, and an associated rise in engine temperature. He performed an uneventful emergency landing in a field. - [Accident 20190906016009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190906016009A.md): Vans RV-12 · Weirsdale, FL · Sep 6, 2019 · N767FS · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Shortly after takeoff from Loves Landing (97FL), a gated aviation community in weirddale Florida the aircraft impacted the ground and was destroyed. Upon impact with the ground the aircraft burst into flames. The pilot died at the scene. - [Accident 20181117022619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181117022619A.md): Vans RV-12 · Niceville, FL · Nov 17, 2018 · N232VA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 11/17/2018 - N232VA was being used for student flight training. At 1300, N232VA took off from AL17 (Ruckel Field), on rw 18. During the takeoff, the student pilot had control of the aircraft. When N232VA reached the altitude of 280 feet, the engine had a… - [Accident 20180122001129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180122001129A.md): Vans RV-12 · Bonita Springs, FL · Jan 22, 2018 · N262WS · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On January 22, 2018, about 1214 EST, a van's aircraft inc. RV-12, N262WS, the aircraft is substantially damaged. It collided with terrain near Bonita Springs, Florida. The sport pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was operated by the pilot under the… - [Accident 20170831014049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170831014049A.md): Vans RV-12 · Fishers, IN · Aug 31, 2017 · N212ZF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On August 31, 2017, at approximately 11:30 a.m. eastern daylight time, a Vans Aircraft Inc. RV-12 experimental airplane, N212ZF, impacted terrain following takeoff from runway 15 at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (ump), near Fishers, Indiana. The… - [Incident 20170821017249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170821017249I.md): Vans RV-12 · Shreveport, LA · Aug 21, 2017 · N903EN · No damage > Aircraft shuddered @ 200 feet AGL and engine RPM dropped off to 4300. Pilot declared an emergency due to loss of power. Aircraft landed shv without further incident. Inspection by maintenance technician revealed contamintated fuel. Fuel system flushed and… - [Accident 20170619017859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170619017859A.md): Vans RV-12 · Eugene, OR · Jun 19, 2017 · N234VA · Substantial damage > Student pilot conducting second solo flight conducted three previous landings, one touch and go, and two stop and go procedures. On the takeoff roll following the second stop and go, the aircraft drifted to the left. The student pilot applied full right… - [Incident 20170414003459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170414003459I.md): Vans RV-12 · Eugene, OR · Apr 14, 2017 · N234VA · Minor damage > During a part 141 training flight with a CFI employed by lane community college (EM8S), and a student pilot, at about four miles north of keug, the CFI noticed the engine oil pressure had dropped to zero with a rising engine oil temperature. The CFI elected… - [Accident 20160419003029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160419003029A.md): Vans RV-12 · Stevensville, MD · Apr 19, 2016 · N276VA · Destroyed · 2 fatal > At approximately 1244 on April 19, 2016 the aircraft was on final approach to W29 with one pilot and one passenger on board. According to air traffic information. The aircraft turned left base to final at approximately 150 ft. witnesses reported seeing the… - [Incident 20151030018219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151030018219I.md): Vans RV-12 · Moraine, OH · Oct 30, 2015 · N143WM · Minor damage > Shortly after takeoff, approximatly 10 ' AGL, the aircraft's canopy became unlatched. This startled the pilot and caused him to lose control of the aircraft and strike the nose wheel on the runway. The aircraft porpoised twice and the nosewheel broke off,… - [Accident 20150620009199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150620009199A.md): Vans RV-12 · Oshkosh, WI · Jun 20, 2015 · N242VA · Substantial damage > On June 20, 2015 at 1045 CST the pilot of a RV-12, N242VA made an emergency landing in the grass south and next to runway 27 at Oshkosh Wittman airport (osh). The pilot was the only soul on board and was not injured. The pleasure flight on that day was… - [Incident 20141222023929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141222023929I.md): Vans RV-12 · Tucson, AZ · Dec 22, 2014 · N397JC · Minor damage > On landing N397JC was slowing to a stop when the aircraft slide to the right off the runway as the wheels entered the soft dirt adjacent to the runway the aircraft spun and the right wing struck a runway marker causing minor damage to the wing. - [Incident 20140925019262I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140925019262I.md): Vans RV-12 · Hickory, NC · Sep 25, 2014 · N312PW · Minor damage > Owner/repairman was moving the aircraft to the wash area for maintenance. Did not comprehend he had the throttle all the way forward (max RPM) prior to starting. When the aircraft started the aircraft moved approximately 25 ft when the right wing and prop… - [Accident 20130929018989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130929018989A.md): Vans RV-12 · Hatley, WI · Sep 29, 2013 · N817RV · Destroyed > On September 29, 2013, at 1406 local time a rv -12 N817RV made 3 attempts to land at a private air strip. The sport pilot [privacy data omitted] was having trouble landing due to a 10 kt crosswind. On the 3rd attempt after touch down [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 20130330004269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130330004269A.md): Vans RV-12 · Waldport, OR · Mar 30, 2013 · N572LS · Substantial damage > Nose gear fork failed on landing causing nose landing gear collapse and prop strike. Nose gear design on this aircraft is a non-steerable full castering type. Investigation at the field found it to be in good condition for a grass field and not particularly… - [Accident 20121110026952A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121110026952A.md): Vans RV-12 · Williamson, GA · Nov 10, 2012 · N678AD · Minor damage > The RV-12, N678AD aircraft was entering the right downwind traffic pattern for runway 13 at Peachstate Airport, (GA2) Williamson, Georgia, when he collided with the lead aircraft of a three aircraft formation flight of Boeing stearman aircraft at… - [Accident 20110829019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110829019779A.md): Vans RV-12 · Windom, MN · Aug 29, 2011 · N73712 · Substantial damage > At 0930 on 8/29/2011, when airborne and climbing [privacy data omitted] noticed air coming into cockpit, because he forgot to latch canopy. While trying to secure latch for canopy he noticed that the aircraft was descending toward the runway. [privacy data… - [Incident 20110531011179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110531011179I.md): Vans RV-12 · Mcminville, OR · May 31, 2011 · N331RV · Minor damage > On may 31, 2011, [privacy data omitted] said that he failed to latch his RV-12'S canopy prior to take off. As he rotated, the canopy popped up and rapidly swung upwards towards full open. He reached up with his throttle hand and pulled it down as he began to… - [Accident 20100624038589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100624038589A.md): Vans Aircra RV-12 · Salida, CO · Jun 24, 2010 · N29CX · Substantial damage > On June 24, 2010, at 0710 MDT, a van's RV-12 light sport aircraft crashed on takeoff at Harriet Alexander airport (ank), Salida, CO. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91, without a flight plan. Visual meteorological… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0690009', '060009Y', '05622D3') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-12/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.