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May 24, 2025 · Vans Aircraft RV-12 · N813JC

Abingdon, VA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Abingdon, VA
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-12 (2011)
Tail Number
N813JC
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA210

The pilot reported that he did not visually verify the quantity of fuel in the airplane’s fuel tanks prior to departing on the accident flight. While enroute he climbed to 10,000 ft. mean sea level where he encountered a headwind that was greater than he had anticipated. As the pilot approached the intended destination, the engine lost power completely, so the pilot performed a forced landing to a field. During the off-airport landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. Postaccident examination of the airplane found that the airplane’s fuel tank, gascolator, and carburetors were absent of fuel. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the accident could have been prevented by refueling before takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he did not visually verify the quantity of fuel in the airplane’s fuel tanks prior to departing on the accident flight. While enroute he climbed to 10,000 ft. mean sea level where he encountered a headwind that was greater than he had anticipated. As the pilot approached the intended destination, the engine lost power completely, so the pilot performed a forced landing to a field. During the off-airport landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. Postaccident examination of the airplane found that the airplane’s fuel tank, gascolator, and carburetors were absent of fuel. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the accident could have been prevented by refueling before takeoff.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:13 EDT
Nearest AirportVirginia Highlands (3nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVans Aircraft RV-12
Tail NumberN813JC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS3 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Basc · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data