No fatalities
24 May 2025: VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 — Abingdon, VA
On 24 May 2025, a VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 was involved in an aviation accident near Abingdon, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight 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 planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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