N136TRREDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6A2024-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6AS/N: 34132

Summary

On September 01, 2024, a Redfield Thomas C RV-6A (N136TR) was involved in an accident near Trinity, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA367. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N136TR.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 1, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA367
Location
Trinity, VA
Event ID
20240905195060
Coordinates
37.451341, -79.909463
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
REDFIELD THOMAS C
Serial Number
34132
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
RV-6ARV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RV6A136TR LLC
Address
5130 E 75TH PL
City
MERRILLVILLE
State / Zip Code
IN 46410-4944
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# ERA24LA367