REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6A
Trinity, VA — September 1, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 1, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA367 |
| Event ID | 20240905195060 |
| Location | Trinity, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.45134, -79.90946 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | REDFIELD THOMAS C |
| Model | RV-6A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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.