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N122B2020 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N122B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
121231
Manufacturer
Vans Aircraft Inc
Model
RV-12IS
Year
2020
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Rotax 912 Is
Registration
Active
Registered to
Bernstein Barry M — Mequon, WI

View the FAA registry record for N122B

Accident & incident history

  1. WPR11FA155Mar 7, 2011Newberry Springs, CAFatal · 1 fatal

    The airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2020 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS).

  1. Oct 5, 2020registeredBernstein Barry M

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N122B was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2020 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS above.

Frequently asked

Has N122B been in an accident?
Yes. N122B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N122B?
N122B is a 2020 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 121231.
Who is N122B registered to?
N122B is registered to Bernstein Barry M of Mequon, WI. Registration status: active.
Has N122B been in a fatal accident?
An NTSB record for N122B (WPR11FA155) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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