VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12
Westfield, MA — August 16, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA374 |
| Event ID | 20220816105748 |
| Location | Westfield, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.15941, -72.71517 |
| Airport | WESTFIELD-BARNES RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | RV-12 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing for takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.