Vans Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 172 events recorded from 1988 to 2026.

172

All Events

50

Incidents

34

Minor

28

Serious

59

Fatal (83 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 07, 2025 Elgin, IL N595BS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2024 Palmdale, CA N144SD Incident substantial Investigation pending
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.
Dec 27, 2023 Smaalandsfarvandet, OF OY-RVA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 08, 2023 Bremen, IN N330RH Incident substantial The collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll.
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 08, 2023 Roanoke, TX N7776J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.
Jul 20, 2023 Oshkosh, WI N917CM Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 01, 2023 Metaline Falls, WA N68TP Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.
Oct 28, 2022 Reno, NV N673PH Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 03, 2022 Hurst, IL N255CP Incident substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
May 31, 2022 Galice, OR N298DM Incident substantial
The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, which lead to a total loss of en…

The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, which lead to a total loss of engine power.
Jan 29, 2022 Hortonville, WI N544WM Incident substantial The loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle.
Sep 13, 2021 ATLANTA, GA N798RT Incident substantial A loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion resulting as a result of the inadvertent rudder input by the passenger.
Sep 03, 2021 Delray, FL N388RV Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
Aug 01, 2021 Urbana, OH N443JB Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 04, 2021 Pottstown, PA N654C Incident destroyed A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Nov 14, 2020 Milton, FL N311SV Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Aug 09, 2020 Little Bassetts Farm, Bentwood, UK G-CGJN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 2020 Idabel, OK N54WP Incident substantial The pilot’s improper installation of an oil line, resulting in the loss of oil and subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jul 17, 2020 Grimes, CA N508CM Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not examined.
Jun 29, 2020 McMinnville, OR N998HG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker.
Jun 29, 2020 Perkasie, PA N408RV Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch…

The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
Jun 17, 2020 Clovis, NM N1407W Incident substantial
The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the ai…

The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident.
May 21, 2020 Hampton, GA N665HM Incident substantial
A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure p…

A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.
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.
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