Aircraft Description
N245EM is a 2020 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12IS, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Tc Assets And Rentals LLC in North Oaks, MN. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on October 29, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N245EM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24302 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N245EM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N245EM was last updated on March 1, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-12 represented a groundbreaking entry into the Light Sport Aircraft category, becoming America's most successful homebuilt LSA design. First flown in 2008, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat two occupants with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the aircraft spans 27 feet with a length of 20 feet. More than 1,100 kits have been sold by Van's Aircraft, with over 750 examples completed and flying worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 919 Vans Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV12.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N245EM. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | CEN24LA149 | Substantial | None | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC