N73712 — 2009 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026
N73712 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 120034
- Manufacturer
- Vans Aircraft Inc
- Model
- RV-12
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rawlins Bruce L — Richland, WA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12).
- Dec 20, 2019registered — Rawlins Bruce L
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N73712 was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2009 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 above.
- until Feb 28, 2002Airbus Industrie A340-313 (s/n 117)
- until Jun 8, 1999Boeing 737-7K9 (s/n 28090)
- until Aug 10, 1988Boeing 737-297 (s/n 20210)
- until May 2, 1951Consolidated Vultee BT-13A (s/n 6892)
Frequently asked
- Has N73712 been in an accident?
- Yes. N73712 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N73712?
- N73712 is a 2009 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 120034.
- Who is N73712 registered to?
- N73712 is registered to Rawlins Bruce L of Richland, WA. Registration status: active.
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