Van’s RV-8 | N80AR

February 28th, 2026 | St. George, Utah

Accident Location

  • City: St. George
  • State: Utah
  • Latitude: 37.001939
  • Longitude: -113.276256
  • Airport ID: KSGU

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N80AR
  • Make: Van's
  • Model: RV-8
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: Yes

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Palmer, Angela Wilcox
  • Gender: Female
  • Pilot Age: 40
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: No
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 2nd Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: February 28th, 2026
  • Time: 9:45 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Maneuvering
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: UNKNOWN

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Early unconfirmed reports indicate that the accident pilot was participating in a formation flight and operating in a trail position when the aircraft was observed to have maneuvered aggressively and stalled at low altitude.

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.