VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS
Appleton, WI, February 24, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Appleton, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.25828, -88.52069 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA125 |
| Event ID | 20260225202503 |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | RV-12IS |
| Registration # | N46TB |
| Operator | Cavu Flight Academy |
| Owner | FLY BARELY LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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.