Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 602 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 airframes on record (built 2006–2025), 577 currently registered. 18 have one or more NTSB accident records (18 records total, 8 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 accidents
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during the airplane’s construction, inspection, and subsequent maintenance.
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
The loss of control inflight for reasons that could not be determined.
The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole.
The pilot's loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined.