Amateur-built RV-7A accident near Zagreb, Hr, June 7, 2015
On June 7, 2015 at about 2:30 pm local time, a amateur-built RV-7A, registered N9ADVM, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Zagreb. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 7, 2015 · about 2:30 pm local time
- Place
- Zagreb, Croatia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built RV-7A
- Registration
- N9ADVM · no longer on the register · serial 70519
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 7, 2015, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Van's Aircraft RV-7A, Croatian registered 9A-DVM, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Zagreb, Croatia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Zagreb International Airport (LDZE), Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian investigators reported that the airplane impacted the ground with a high angle of attack. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Croatian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Croatian government or Air, Maritime, and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Agencija za istraživanje nesreca u zracnom, pomorskomi željeznickom prometu / Air, Maritime, and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Zagreb
- Destination: Zagreb
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 060° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
- Observation at 4:30 pm from LDZA
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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