N20YY

Substantial
Minor

VANS RV9S/N: 90778

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