N4754

Substantial
None

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12S/N: 120531

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA191
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Event ID
20250430200085
Coordinates
37.407003, -77.524680
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
120531
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
RV-12RV12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# ERA25LA191