Has N383DB been in an accident?

Yes. N383DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N383DB?

N383DB is a 2011 Babenco Henry D VANS RV-7A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 72319.

Has N383DB been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N383DB (ERA21FA135) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N383DB — 2011 Babenco Henry D VANS RV-7A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N383DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 72319
Manufacturer: Babenco Henry D
Model: VANS RV-7A
Year: 2011
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-m1b
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21FA135Feb 22, 2021Mayfield, KYFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and subsequent impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 Babenco Henry D VANS RV-7A).

Sep 3, 2022deregistered — Babenco Henry D

Frequently asked

Has N383DB been in an accident?: Yes. N383DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N383DB?: N383DB is a 2011 Babenco Henry D VANS RV-7A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 72319.
Has N383DB been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N383DB (ERA21FA135) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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