N242VA — 2013 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N242VA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12017
- Manufacturer
- Vans Aircraft Inc
- Model
- RV-12
- Year
- 2013
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Adventure Aviation Llc — Waukesha, WI
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2013 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12).
- Nov 13, 2021registered — Adventure Aviation Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N242VA been in an accident?
- Yes. N242VA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N242VA?
- N242VA is a 2013 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12017.
- Who is N242VA registered to?
- N242VA is registered to Adventure Aviation Llc of Waukesha, WI. Registration status: active.
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