N4754VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-122025-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12S/N: 120531

Summary

On March 28, 2025, a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 (N4754) was involved in an incident near Chesterfield, VA. All 1 person 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4754.

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