Van’s RV-3A | N696DB
June 15th, 2026 | Lakeland, Florida
Accident Location
- City: Lakeland
- State: Florida
- Latitude: 28.190444
- Longitude: -81.927889
- Airport ID:
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N696DB
- Make: Van's
- Model: RV-3A
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: Yes
Pilot Info
- PIC Name:
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age:
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Unknown
- IFR Rating: Unknown
- Pilot Error: Unknown
- Pilot Medical: Unknown
- Pilot Incapacitation: Unknown
Analysis
- Date: June 15th, 2026
- Time: 7:55 PM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 1
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 0
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 1
- NTSB No:
- NTSB Travel: Unknown
- AQP Classification: 24) IN FLIGHT BREAKUP, U-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: Pending. Another pilot flying in formation with the accident aircraft reported the plane’s wings departed during flight.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: Pending.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.