Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 362 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS airframes on record (built 2004–2026), 353 currently registered. 8 have one or more NTSB accident records (8 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS accidents
The 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 remedial action.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing on a turf runway.
The 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 failure of the pilot to adequately check the flight controls before takeoff to ensure they were able to move without restraint.
The 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.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.
The 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 disorientation.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level flight.