No fatalities
27 Sep 2024: VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 — Paris, ID
On 27 Sep 2024, a VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 was involved in an aviation accident near Paris, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operation