N136TR

Substantial
Serious

REDFIELD THOMAS C RV-6AS/N: 34132

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 1, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA367
Location
Trinity, VA
Event ID
20240905195060
Coordinates
37.451341, -79.909463
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