Has N215DG been in an accident?

Yes. N215DG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N215DG?

N215DG is a Lerch Gerhard RV6A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 23218.

N215DG — Lerch Gerhard RV6A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N215DG appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 23218
Manufacturer: Lerch Gerhard
Model: RV6A
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15LA421Sep 22, 2015Deckerville, MISerious
The in-flight loss of engine oil after the oil filter separated from the engine adapter assembly because of an incorrect modification of the oil filter adapter assembly, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Lerch Gerhard RV6A).

Mar 9, 2021deregistered — Souther Field Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N215DG been in an accident?: Yes. N215DG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N215DG?: N215DG is a Lerch Gerhard RV6A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 23218.

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