VANS · turboprop
VANS RV-7A accident history and safety score
VANS RV-7A appears in 4 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
57%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **VANS RV-7A** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
71
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to VANS RV-7A
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving VANS RV-7A
2025-08-12
VANS RV-7A WPR25FA252 NTSB dataset event at West Glacier, MT, USA
West Glacier, MT, USA · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2025-03-23
ALAN D HAM VANS RV-7A GAA25WA120 NTSB dataset event at Santiago Atitlan, OF, GT
Santiago Atitlan, OF, GT · SAMADHI CLEAR MIND YOGA RETREAT LLC
0
Fatalities
2024-12-22
VANS RV-7A WPR25LA070 NTSB dataset event at Gila Bend, AZ, USA
Gila Bend, AZ, USA · KENAN AVIATION LLC
0
Fatalities
2022-09-13
WILLIAM L BELL VANS RV-7A ERA22LA416 NTSB dataset event at Warrenton, VA, USA
Warrenton, VA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2022-02-19
MOYNIHAN RICHARD D VANS RV-7A WPR22FA100 NTSB dataset event at White Hills, AZ, USA
White Hills, AZ, USA · MOYNIHAN RICHARD D
1
Fatalities
2021-11-05
VANS RV CEN22FA029 NTSB dataset event at Harrison, MI, USA
Harrison, MI, USA · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2015-09-21
GRAVES BRYON S VANS RV-7A WPR15LA262 NTSB dataset event at Byron, CA, USA
Byron, CA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2015-06-07
VANS RV-7A CEN15WA260 NTSB dataset event at Zagreb, HR
Zagreb, HR · Vilko Markovic
2
Fatalities
2015-05-31
VANS RV-7 ERA15WA233B NTSB dataset event at Corropoli, IT
Corropoli, IT · Franceschetti
0
Fatalities
2013-06-08
STIEGELMEYER JOHN R VANS RV-7A CEN13CA337 NTSB dataset event at Vinton, IA, USA
Vinton, IA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2012-04-16
PRENDERGAST JOHN/VANS RV-7A ERA12LA293 NTSB dataset event at Gerrardstown, WV, USA
Gerrardstown, WV, USA · John Prendergast
0
Fatalities
2011-11-25
ANATRA BART T VANS RV-7A ERA12CA088 NTSB dataset event at Quinton, VA, USA
Quinton, VA, USA · BRADLEY DAVID
0
Fatalities
2010-08-20
MILLER CHARLES W VANS RV-7A CEN10LA497 NTSB dataset event at El Dorado, AR, USA
El Dorado, AR, USA · MILLER CHARLES W
1
Fatalities
2009-08-27
DEKKINGA VANS RV-7A CEN09CA545 NTSB dataset event at Jenison, MI, USA
Jenison, MI, USA · Jack A. Dekkinga
0
Fatalities
2007-09-16
VANS RV-7A DFW07CA200 NTSB dataset event at Vernon, TX, USA
Vernon, TX, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2007-04-16
Browns Vans RV-7A CHI07LA106 NTSB dataset event at Gardner, IL, USA
Gardner, IL, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2006-12-02
Noble Vans RV-7A DFW07LA032 NTSB dataset event at Norman, OK, USA
Norman, OK, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities