JOHN BRADLEY VANS RV-7

Athens, GA, May 15, 2026

Event Information

DateMay 15, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationAthens, GA
CountryUSA
AirportATHENS/BEN EPPS
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA26LA210
Event ID20260519203017

Aircraft

MakeJOHN BRADLEY
ModelVANS RV-7
Registration #N519JS
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

Contamination of the left wheel brake system with debris, which resulted in a loss of directional control during 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.

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