RUYS NICHOLAS G RV-8
Bennettsville, SC — March 28, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA162 |
| Event ID | 20250401199947 |
| Location | Bennettsville, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.62171, -79.73436 |
| Airport | Marlboro County Jetport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | RUYS NICHOLAS G |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
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.