Accident Brief DA-NWS-28606

Vans RV-4 Crashes Near Albertville, Alabama; 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 18, 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 none
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On the morning of September 15, 2026, a Vans RV-4 crashed in a field near Albertville, Alabama. The crash occurred around 6:50 a.m. local time. The pilot was the only person on board and was reported uninjured.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a Vans RV-4. Further details about the flight origin, destination, and circumstances leading to the crash have not been disclosed.

Emergency response

Emergency services responded to the crash site. The pilot did not sustain injuries and no other persons were involved.

Investigation status

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

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • Vans RV-4 crashed near Albertville, Alabama on September 15, 2026 [1]
  • Pilot was the sole occupant and was uninjured [1]
  • FAA and NTSB investigating; NTSB leading [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

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

What remains unknown

  • Cause of the crash
  • Exact location and flight details

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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