VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12
Chesterfield, VA — March 28, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA191 |
| Event ID | 20250430200085 |
| Location | Chesterfield, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.40700, -77.52468 |
| Airport | RICHMOND EXEC/CHESTERFIELD COU |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
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.