N18HSVANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS2025-08-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12ISS/N: 121381

Summary

On August 26, 2025, a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12IS (N18HS) was involved in an incident near Hartford, WI. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing on a turf runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA345. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N18HS.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA345
Location
Hartford, WI
Event ID
20250826200874
Coordinates
43.350047, -88.390241
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing on a turf runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
121381
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
RV-12ISRV12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-12IS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KETTLE MORAINE YOUTH AVIATION INC
Address
310 AERIAL DR
City
WEST BEND
State / Zip Code
WI 53095-7501
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# CEN25LA345