JOHN BRADLEY VANS RV-7
Athens, GA, May 15, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Athens, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | ATHENS/BEN EPPS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA210 |
| Event ID | 20260519203017 |
Aircraft
| Make | JOHN BRADLEY |
| Model | VANS RV-7 |
| Registration # | N519JS |
| 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
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.