We don't have much information on this incident yet, but authorities suggest that some low-level maneuvering and low passes may have been involved. The aircraft was far removed from its original builder in terms of both time and ownership. Regular reminders of human nature and our desire for attention and admiration underscore that sometimes, things don't work out as expected. Recognizing and addressing this desire when it emerges is crucial.
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/464208
An experimental Van's RV-8A, kit built by James B. Truitt, crashed when landing at a private airstrip near Davinci Drive, near Fort Blackmore, Virginia. The pilot perished and the aircraft was written off.
Registration History:
Date Owner Location
26-Feb-2024 REGISTRATION PENDING BRISTOL VA
06-Nov-2023 SALE REPORTED BRISTOL VA
28-Feb-2022 SCHULZ BRANDON R LOUISVILLE KY
02-Jun-2006 TRUITT JAMES B WHITELAND IN
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The pilot of a small plane has died after a crash Wednesday afternoon in the Fort Blackmore area of Scott County.
According to the Virginia State Police (VSP), the crash occurred in the 700 block of Davinci Drive.
The VSP confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is leading the investigation into the crash, which took place on private airstrip property around 2:51 p.m.
A VSP trooper said the plane was making low pass maneuvers in the area.
The pilot of the plane was pronounced deceased, according to the VSP. The NTSB has also been notified of the crash and is investigating.
