Final 1 serious Mar 28, 2025

N8EV crash at Bennettsville, SC

Ruys Nicholas G RV-8 — Fuel exhaustion at BBP (Bennettsville, SC)

DateMar 28, 2025
Tail numberN8EV
AircraftRuys Nicholas G RV-8 · RV-8 · RV8
LocationBBP — Bennettsville, SC
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA25LA162

Probable cause

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

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