VANS RV8
Delray, FL — September 3, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA393 |
| Event ID | 20211029104183 |
| Location | Delray, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.45524, -80.21073 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.