Summary
On May 24, 2025, a Vans Aircraft INC RV-12 (N813JC) was involved in an accident near Abingdon, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N813JC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA210