Has N379RV been in an accident?

Yes. N379RV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N379RV?

N379RV is a 2005 Heberlein Ronald VAN'S RV-9A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 90965.

Has N379RV been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N379RV (ERA16FA297) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N379RV — 2005 Heberlein Ronald VAN'S RV-9A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N379RV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 90965
Manufacturer: Heberlein Ronald
Model: VAN'S RV-9A
Year: 2005
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O-320-d2j
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16FA297Aug 24, 2016Sebring, FLFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Heberlein Ronald VAN'S RV-9A).

Oct 23, 2018deregistered — Saflight Llc

Frequently asked

Has N379RV been in an accident?: Yes. N379RV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N379RV?: N379RV is a 2005 Heberlein Ronald VAN'S RV-9A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 90965.
Has N379RV been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N379RV (ERA16FA297) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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