Vans RV8 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 23 events recorded from 2010 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Mandan, ND | N836JC | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss …The pilot's failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Brookings, OR | N791PF | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aggressive maneuver that resulted in a nose down collision with terrain. |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Langley, WA | N800KE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery. |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Culpeper, VA | N804RL | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact wi…The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
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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