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N7872Fahrenholtz Randall Kevin VANS RV-9A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N7872 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
91275
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Lycoming Io-320-b1a
Registration
Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

  1. CEN14LA148Feb 23, 2014Tribune, KSFatal · 1 fatal

    The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that likely impaired his ability to safely operate the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Fahrenholtz Randall Kevin VANS RV-9A).

  1. Aug 13, 2014deregisteredFahrenholtz Randall K Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N7872 been in an accident?
Yes. N7872 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N7872?
N7872 is a Fahrenholtz Randall Kevin VANS RV-9A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 91275.
Has N7872 been in a fatal accident?
An NTSB record for N7872 (CEN14LA148) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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