N212ZF — 2011 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N212ZF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 120136
- Manufacturer
- Vans Aircraft Inc
- Model
- RV-12
- Year
- 2011
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain pitch control following the in-flight opening of the canopy during the initial climb resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain and ground fire.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12).
- Mar 26, 2018deregistered — Levine Norman B
Frequently asked
- Has N212ZF been in an accident?
- Yes. N212ZF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N212ZF?
- N212ZF is a 2011 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 120136.
- Has N212ZF been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N212ZF (CEN17FA334) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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