Has N455RC been in an accident?

Yes. N455RC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N455RC?

N455RC is a 2007 Case Richard L VAN RV-6 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 455.

Has N455RC been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N455RC (ERA10LA007) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N455RC — 2007 Case Richard L VAN RV-6

Deregistered

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

N455RC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 455
Manufacturer: Case Richard L
Model: VAN RV-6
Year: 2007
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O-320-h2ad
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA10LA007Oct 5, 2009Magnolia, NCFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meterological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Case Richard L VAN RV-6).

Jan 24, 2018deregistered — Hetzel Kenneth R

Frequently asked

Has N455RC been in an accident?: Yes. N455RC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N455RC?: N455RC is a 2007 Case Richard L VAN RV-6 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 455.
Has N455RC been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N455RC (ERA10LA007) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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