N8EV

Substantial
Serious

RUYS NICHOLAS G RV-8S/N: 80568

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA162
Location
Bennettsville, SC
Event ID
20250401199947
Coordinates
34.621709, -79.734359
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RUYS NICHOLAS G
Serial Number
80568
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
RV-8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PAUL JOHNNY D JR
Address
1816 SAILING CLUB RD
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020-7986
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# ERA25LA162