FORT BLACKMORE – Wednesday’s crash of a Van’s Aircraft kit-built aircraft was the first of four incidents nationwide by the company’s designs in a five-day period, according to federal records.

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Van’s Aircraft has started production of its first-ever high-wing design, the RV-15. The company has begun manufacturing wing kits, which are expected to ship to builders this year. On the opening day ...