N813JC

Substantial
Serious

VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12S/N: 120219

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 24, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA210
Location
Abingdon, VA
Event ID
20250525200200
Coordinates
36.720000, -81.980000
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 planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N813JC
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
120219
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
RV-12RV12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ORR WALTER A
Address
31559 RAMBLEWOOD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GLADE SPRING
State / Zip Code
VA 24340-4311
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# ERA25LA210