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VANS RV6 accident at Urbana, OH, 1 Aug 2021

Urbana, OH, United States

On August 1, 2021, a VANS RV6 operated by None was involved in an aviation accident near Urbana, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Fluid levelNot inspectedEngine (reciprocating) — FailurePilot

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 2021 VANS RV6 accident near Urbana, OH?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 2021 VANS RV6 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 2021 involved a VANS RV6, operated by None, at Urbana, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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