4 Jun 2021: VANS RV9 A — MICHELS DAVID A — West Portsmouth, OH

On 4 Jun 2021, a VANS RV9 A operated by MICHELS DAVID A was involved in an aviation accident near West Portsmouth, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.