No fatalities

1 Sep 2024: REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6A — Trinity, VA

Trinity, VA, United States

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.

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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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