Van's Aircraft RV-8
5 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1998 to 2022; half of them date from 2001 or earlier. Oregon has the most (3). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the RV-8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming O-360-A1A (1), Lycoming Io-390 Ser (1), Lycoming Io-360-C1C (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Makers on the register
- Vans Aircraft Inc, Vans Acft Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 3, 2001; newest September 22, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Vans Aircraft INC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Van's Aircraft RV-8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Van's Aircraft RV-8s?
Oregon, with 3.
Who owns the Van's Aircraft RV-8?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 RV8 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N765BF | Vans Aircraft Inc RV8 |
4 For Fun INC Joliet, Illinois |
Experimental | 2025-09-22 | Valid |