N388RV

Substantial
None

VANS RV8S/N: 80787

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 3, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA393
Location
Delray, FL
Event ID
20211029104183
Coordinates
26.455240, -80.210727
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
80787
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GLASBRENNER LUTZ
Address
503 PORTER WAY W
City
BRIDGEWATER
State / Zip Code
NJ 08807-7036
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# ERA21LA393