Has N131RP been in an accident?

Yes. N131RP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N131RP?

N131RP is a Woods Rufus Iii VANS RV8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 82632.

Has N131RP been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N131RP (CEN13LA439) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N131RP — Woods Rufus Iii VANS RV8A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026

N131RP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 82632
Manufacturer: Woods Rufus Iii
Model: VANS RV8A
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-390 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13LA439Jul 28, 2013Lucas, KSFatal · 1 fatal
The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Woods Rufus Iii VANS RV8A).

Feb 28, 2018deregistered — Woods Rufus Iii

Frequently asked

Has N131RP been in an accident?: Yes. N131RP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N131RP?: N131RP is a Woods Rufus Iii VANS RV8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 82632.
Has N131RP been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N131RP (CEN13LA439) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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