N851FHFLOYD G HALDERMAN JR RV-62025-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

FLOYD G HALDERMAN JR RV-6S/N: 25086

Summary

On September 25, 2025, a Floyd G Halderman Jr RV-6 (N851FH) was involved in an incident near Cambridge, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA393. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N851FH.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 25, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA393
Location
Cambridge, MN
Event ID
20250925201720
Coordinates
45.565675, -93.225900
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s continued operation of the faulty fuel selector valve which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the degraded operation of the fuel selector valve and the pilot’s poor decision to operate the airplane without first addressing the maintenance issue.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLOYD G HALDERMAN JR
Serial Number
25086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
RV-6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANERV6A LLC
Address
10214 MISSISSIPPI BLVD NW
City
COON RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
MN 55433-4519
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# CEN25LA393