Aircraft Description
N916PH is a 2010 Vans Aircraft INC RV-12, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Welch Jeffrey S in Baldwin, MD. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on April 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N916PH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACAE42 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N916PH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.3490, -76.4362 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N916PH was last updated on October 25, 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 N916PH. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | WPR24LA322 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC