Has N948RC been in an accident?

Yes. N948RC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N948RC?

N948RC is a 2005 Crosley Richard VANS RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 0002.

Has N948RC been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N948RC (WPR12FA062) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N948RC — 2005 Crosley Richard VANS RV-8

Deregistered

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

N948RC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 0002
Manufacturer: Crosley Richard
Model: VANS RV-8
Year: 2005
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O-360-a1a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12FA062Dec 10, 2011Armistead, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Crosley Richard VANS RV-8).

May 9, 2013deregistered — Crosley Richard

Frequently asked

Has N948RC been in an accident?: Yes. N948RC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N948RC?: N948RC is a 2005 Crosley Richard VANS RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 0002.
Has N948RC been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N948RC (WPR12FA062) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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