Aircraft Description
N787NV is a 2019 Moynihan Richard D VANS RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moynihan Richard D in Boulder City, NV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming YIO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N787NV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAABC7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N787NV was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Moynihan Richard D is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Moynihan Richard D aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VANS RV-7A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N787NV. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2022 | WPR22FA100 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot’s improper aerobatic maneuver leading to an airspeed that exceeded the airplane’s design limits, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC