Accident Brief DA-NWS-28606

Vans RV-4 Crashes Near Albertville, Alabama on September 15, 2026; Pilot Uninjured

Vans RV-4 reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a Vans RV-4; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Mike Burdett from CROMER, UK - CC BY-SA 2.0.
Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Sep 21, 2026
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-09-15
Local time 06:50
Location near Albertville, Alabama
Aircraft Vans RV-4
People on board 1
Reported injuries 0
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On the morning of September 15, 2026, a Vans RV-4 aircraft crashed in a field near Albertville, Alabama. The accident occurred around 6:50 a.m. local time. The sole pilot on board was not injured.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a Vans RV-4. Details about the flight origin, destination, and operator have not been disclosed.

Emergency response

Emergency responders arrived at the crash site to assist. The pilot was reported uninjured.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as available.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • Vans RV-4 crashed near Albertville, Alabama on September 15, 2026 around 6:50 a.m. local time [1]
  • Only the pilot was on board and was uninjured [1]
  • FAA and NTSB are investigating, with NTSB leading [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-09-15 06:50 local: Vans RV-4 crashed near Albertville, Alabama [1]

What remains unknown

  • Cause of the crash
  • Flight details and operator

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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