# NTSB Accident CEN19FA144
> **Vans RV6** · 2019-05-18 · Chillicothe, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN19FA144
- **Event ID:** 20190518X50852
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-05-18
- **Location:** Chillicothe, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.284168, -82.874443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Vans
- **Model:** RV6
- **Registration:** N596JB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an intermittent loss of engine power during cruise flight that resulted in him impacting trees. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.

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