VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12
Abingdon, VA — May 24, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA210 |
| Event ID | 20250525200200 |
| Location | Abingdon, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.72000, -81.98000 |
| Airport | VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | RV-12 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, 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.