N916PHVANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-122024-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12S/N: 120157

Summary

On September 27, 2024, a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 (N916PH) was involved in an incident near Paris, ID. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA322. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N916PH.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 27, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA322
Location
Paris, ID
Event ID
20241001195242
Coordinates
42.253290, -111.343100
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
120157
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
RV-12RV12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WELCH JEFFREY S
Address
13625 PLEASANTVILLE RD
City
BALDWIN
State / Zip Code
MD 21013-9012
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# WPR24LA322