No fatalities
1 Aug 2021: VANS RV6 — Urbana, OH
On 1 Aug 2021, a VANS RV6 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; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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