Accident · 2024-09-27
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-09-27
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 (N916PH)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
Source: NTSB case WPR24LA322Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 61 | Class 3 (2024-02-02) | 213 total · 10 in this make/model · 166 as PIC · 6 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.