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Reference image: Vans RV-4 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Jules Verne Times Two – CC BY-SA 4.0.
Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-16
Local time
07:10
Location
Yuba City, California
Aircraft
Vans RV-4
People on board
1
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On July 16, 2026, a Vans RV-4 experienced a runway excursion at Sutter County Airport in Yuba City, California. The aircraft went through a fence after the incident around 7:10 a.m. local time.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Vans RV-4 with only the pilot on board. Flight origin and destination details are not available.
Emergency response
Information on injuries or damage has not been reported. Emergency responders attended the scene.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Vans RV-4 experienced a runway excursion and went through a fence at Sutter County Airport on July 16, 2026. [1]
