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Van’s RV-7A | N425DG

October 7th, 2026 | Petaluma, California

Accident Location

  • City: Petaluma
  • State: California
  • Latitude: 38.264064
  • Longitude: -122.610572
  • Airport ID: O69

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N425DG
  • Make: Van's
  • Model: RV-7A
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: Yes

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name:
  • Gender: Unknown
  • Pilot Age:
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: Unknown
  • Instructional Flight: Unknown
  • Pilot Certification: Unknown
  • IFR Rating: Unknown
  • Pilot Error: Unknown
  • Pilot Medical: Unknown
  • Pilot Incapacitation: Unknown

Analysis

  • Date: October 7th, 2026
  • Time: 10:40 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Unknown
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 1
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 2
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: UNKNOWN

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Accident aircraft departed from runway 29 and may have had a ROTOT or LOTOT and tried to turn right to get back to the airport, or possibly to land on the paved perpendicular road.

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.