Van's RV8 N42CS

Summary

On 10 December 2024 at about 17:30 local time, a Van's RV8 registered N42CS was involved in an accident near Smithville, Texas, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

10 December 2024 at 17:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Smithville, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Smithville Crawford Muni (84R)

Coordinates

30.0282, -97.1670

Aircraft

Van's RV8

Registration

N42CS

Category

Airplane

Year built

2003

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → San Marcos

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN25LA058

1 person was seriously injured.

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane was filled with fuel before takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, at an altitude of 100 to 150 ft above ground level (agl) the airplane’s engine began to lose power and then lost total power. The pilot reported he leveled the wings; however, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall before it descended and impacted an open field. The engine started and ran to normal operating power during a postaccident engine test run. Although the engine continued to operate although the ignition switch was moved to the “off” position, the issue would not have led to a loss of power. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.