Vans RV8 accident near Linden, Michigan, August 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026 at about 3:15 pm local time, a 2008 Vans RV8, registered N412CV, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Linden, Michigan (Prices airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 3, 2026 · about 3:15 pm local time
- Place
- Linden, Michigan · Prices · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Vans RV8, built 2008
- Registration
- N412CV · registry record · serial 81149
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision during takeoff/land during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 276 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, August 20, 2025
- Maximum gross weight: 1,800 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: 3DA Flushing MI
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 09/2, 3,999 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 300° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
- Observation at 9:53 am from KFNT, 10 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KFNT 031353Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02060161=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Photographs from the investigation 2 pictures from the NTSB's docket, as the NTSB released them
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Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
5 documents, released by the NTSB on October 1, 2026. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 10 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Photos | PDF, 3 pages · our copy | View Download |
| 3 | Memorandum for Record A�� Telephone Interview, Airport Manager | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 4 | Memorandum for Record A�� Additional Information to 6120.1, Pilot Email | PDF, 2 pages | View Download |
| 5 | Airport Facility Directory - Prices Airport (9G2) | PDF, 2 pages | View Download |
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