- Manufacturer (registry)
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC
- Model
- RV-12IS
- Registry codes
- 069002L, 06001B1
- Registered
- 373 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Light sport
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.
On this page
Aircraft by year built · 300
| 2004 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 373
N100BTSnowbird Aviation Corp · Signal Mountain, TNN1014Aeon62 Holdings LLC · Plano, TXN1022YBurnette Harry · Sharpsburg, GA
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('069002L', '06001B1')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('069002L', '06001B1')
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NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 7 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
NTSB CEN26LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed…NTSB CEN25LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Hartford, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing on a turf runway.NTSB ERA25FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV-12IS · Homosassa, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 2004 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS, N702DP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Homosassa, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The flight…NTSB WPR24LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Scappoose, ORThe pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB ERA22LA142Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Big Pine Key, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and his improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility in moderate precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('069002L', '06001B1')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('069002L', '06001B1')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260224010959AVans RV-12IS · Appleton, WIPIC of the aircraft was providing flight instruction in a RV-12. During the landing transition over the runway numbers, the airspeed dropped as the student pilot lost the headwind component. The PIC failed to add adequate power to the engine in time to stop…Accident 20250826019429AVans RV-12IS · Hartford, WIOn Tuesday morning, August 25, 2025, at 6:00 am, the pilot arrived at the airport at 7:00 am and completed a pre-flight walkaround of the aircraft. After completing the pre-taxi checklists, the pilot taxied towards runway 27, making radio calls before…Incident 20250826018059IVans RV-12IS · Oshkosh, WIOn August 26th, 2025, this aircraft was used for a solo cross-country flight, departing from kosh, landing at kezs, and then returning to kosh. The landing on runway 36 at kosh was executed into a minor headwind. The pilot indicated that the landing was…Accident 20241206019089AVans RV-12IS · Homosassa, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 2004 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS, [privacy data omitted] was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident Near Homosassa, Florida. The private pilot was fatally…Accident 20240702009499AVans RV-12IS · Scappoose, ORThe pilot took of from grove field (1W1) in camas Washington and flew the aircraft direct to Scappoose Airport (spb) where he appeared to be practicing takeoffs and landings. It was reported that the pilot took a short break at the FBO then on takeoff from…Accident 20240405003429AVans RV-12IS · Lake Elmo, MNWhile practicing landings and pattern work the solo student pilot porpoised on landing. After several bounces the nose landing gear broke off the aircraft. The aircraft slid on the runway about 30 yards. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft with no…Incident 20230925016069IVans RV-12IS · Mountain Home, IDOn September 25, 2023 the FAA was notified of an incident that occurred when a private pilot on a solo cross country to Mountain Home Municipal (U76), upon landing nose gear separated from aircraft on touch down resulting prop strike/nose gear damage. One…Accident 20230903015969AVans RV-12IS · Crystal, MNThe pilot touched down on runway 24R the aircraft bounced three times on the last bounce the nose gear leg broke off mid way between the upper attach point and the nose wheel. The aircraft skidde to a stop on the engine cowl.Accident 20220227002989AVans RV-12IS · Key West, FLInitial information indicates that the aircraft was being operated under part 91. Aircraft N123RR (2020, Vans RV-12IS) is [privacy data omitted]. Aircraft N123RR is presumed to be based at lna. Aircraft N123RR (2020, Vans RV-12IS) was presumed to have been…Incident 20200702011339IVans RV-12IS · Greenville, SCPilot/mechanic was on a maintenance test run/flight. Had just completed a condition inspection on his RV-12 home built, including brake work. At the time of the incident, pilot had done several brake checks on the ramp with satisfactory results. After taxiing…
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('069002L', '06001B1')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('069002L', '06001B1')
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Charles L Smith RV-12IS2 registered aircraftExperimental Aircraft Assn RV-12IS1 registered aircraftRichard Vangrunsven RV-12IS1 registered aircraftErickson Jay W RV-12IS1 registered aircraftHarold P Moore RV-12IS1 registered aircraftJohn H Fontaine RV-12IS1 registered aircraftChristopher T Cole RV-12IS1 registered aircraftThomas Lee Gummo RV-12IS1 registered aircraftJacob Boracca RV-12IS1 registered aircraftSedotto Joseph M RV-12IS1 registered aircraftUmatilla RV RV-12IS1 registered aircraftNashner Lewis M RV-12IS1 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
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GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'RV12IS' AND m.code NOT IN ('069002L', '06001B1')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.