VANS RV-7A
Covington, WA, July 17, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Covington, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | CREST AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA265 |
| Event ID | 20260717203416 |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV-7A |
| Registration # | N987CW |
| 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 pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over.
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.