Vans Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 172 events recorded from 1988 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Norwell, OF | VH-MKX | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 30, 2025 | New South Wales., AU | VH-NMG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 2025 | McKinney, TX | N3545W | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Torrington, WY | N16MR | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2025 | West Glacier, MT | N30SG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Elgin, IL | N595BS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Capron, IL | N847CS | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2025 | Matheson, CO | N902T | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Nizhny Novgorodr, RS | RA-2296G | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Gila Bend, AZ | N1FB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Smithville, TX | N42CS | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 05, 2024 | Palmdale, CA | N144SD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Cleveland, GA | N69LM | Minor | substantial | A nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over. |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Guthrie, OK | N184DC | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the separation and ingestion of an air filter retaining bracket into the engine cylinder. |
| Jul 06, 2024 | Atwater, MN | N312FM | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Methuen, MA | N715PA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Townsend, DE | N298Z | Serious (1) | substantial | An inadvertent encounter with rough or soft terrain during landing, resulting in a bent nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose over. |
| May 11, 2024 | Linn Grove, IA | N932JT | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Smaalandsfarvandet, OF | OY-RVA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Corona, CA | N6948L | Fatal (1) | substantial | Fuel contamination from the pilot’s improper application of a sealant to the fuel tank, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff. |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Searcy, AR | N113DT | Minor | substantial | The pilot-rated passenger’s reported failure to maintain control during the landing. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Bremen, IN | N330RH | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll. |
| Dec 05, 2023 | Fordyce, AR | N600VS | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following an unidentified electrical system failure and subsequent partial loss of engine power…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following an unidentified electrical system failure and subsequent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane in an unairworthy condition. |
| Sep 04, 2023 | Orchard, TX | N14NP | Incident | substantial |
The failure of an alternator belt and the builder/previous owner’s incorrect electrical wiring of the airplane’s other alternator, which resulted in a…The failure of an alternator belt and the builder/previous owner’s incorrect electrical wiring of the airplane’s other alternator, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power. |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Virden, IL | N6161 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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