REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6A
Trinity, VA, September 1, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 1, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Trinity, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.45134, -79.90946 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA367 |
| Event ID | 20240905195060 |
Aircraft
| Make | REDFIELD THOMAS C |
| Model | RV-6A |
| Registration # | N136TR |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.