Aircraft Description
N725FA is a 2023 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12IS, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Flyit LLC in Camas, WA. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N725FA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9B69D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N725FA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Portland Troutdale Airport (KTTD) on June 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N725FA was last updated on September 26, 2023. 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 N725FA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2024 | WPR24LA228 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adequately check the flight controls before takeoff to ensure they were able to move without restraint. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC