N46TB — 2025 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N46TB appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2026, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12205
- Manufacturer
- Vans Aircraft Inc
- Model
- RV-12IS
- Year
- 2025
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912 Is
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Fly Barely Llc — Manitowoc, WI
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
The explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2025 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS).
- Feb 17, 2026registered — Fly Barely Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N46TB was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2025 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS above.
- until Mar 10, 20231993 Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 WESTWIND ASTRA (s/n 068)
- until Sep 24, 2015Piper PA-31-310 (s/n 31-67)
Frequently asked
- Has N46TB been in an accident?
- Yes. N46TB appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2026.
- What kind of aircraft is N46TB?
- N46TB is a 2025 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12205.
- Who is N46TB registered to?
- N46TB is registered to Fly Barely Llc of Manitowoc, WI. Registration status: active.
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