VANS RV9
Stephenville, TX — September 28, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA399 |
| Event ID | 20250929201743 |
| Location | Stephenville, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.21532, -98.17773 |
| Airport | Stephenville Clark Regional |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV9 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.
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.