N20YYVANS RV92021-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

VANS RV9S/N: 90778

Summary

On June 04, 2021, a Vans RV9 (N20YY) was involved in an accident near West Portsmouth, OH. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA250. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20YY.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 4, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA250
Location
West Portsmouth, OH
Event ID
20210606103214
Coordinates
38.791468, -83.014358
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
90778
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
RV9RV9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-9A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH STEVEN J
Address
223 CALDWELL RD
City
CHURCH HILL
State / Zip Code
TN 37642-4713
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA250