N932JTVANS RV92024-05-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

VANS RV9S/N: 90312

Summary

On May 11, 2024, a Vans RV9 (N932JT) was involved in an accident near Linn Grove, IA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N932JT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA183
Location
Linn Grove, IA
Event ID
20240514194251
Coordinates
42.861500, -95.246360
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
90312
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
RV9RV9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-9A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MANN LESLIE V
Address
510 E 3RD ST
City
ALTA
State / Zip Code
IA 51002-1475
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA183