No fatalities
1 Sep 2024: REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6A — Trinity, VA
On 1 Sep 2024, a REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6A was involved in an aviation accident near Trinity, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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