No fatalities
28 Sep 2025: VANS RV9 A — Stephenville, TX
On 28 Sep 2025, a VANS RV9 A was involved in an aviation accident near Stephenville, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotUnintentional use/operation