Has N804RL been in an accident?

Yes. N804RL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N804RL?

N804RL is a 2017 Jon S Thocker VANS RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 83272.

Has N804RL been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N804RL (ERA19FA010) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N804RL — 2017 Jon S Thocker VANS RV-8

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N804RL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 83272
Manufacturer: Jon S Thocker
Model: VANS RV-8
Year: 2017
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Superior Io-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA19FA010Oct 12, 2018Culpeper, VAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2017 Jon S Thocker VANS RV-8).

May 16, 2019deregistered — Thocker Jon S

Frequently asked

Has N804RL been in an accident?: Yes. N804RL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N804RL?: N804RL is a 2017 Jon S Thocker VANS RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 83272.
Has N804RL been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N804RL (ERA19FA010) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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