# N8EV: 1999 Ruys Nicholas G RV-8

- Status: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Ruys Nicholas G RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/ruys-nicholas-g-rv-8) (registry code 05606WC, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511)
- Serial number: 80568
- Year built: 1999
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 27, 1999
- Mode S code: AADDA3
- Location: [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.0637° N, 93.3412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55429, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8EV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8EV

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Ruys Nicholas G RV-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming I0360 SER A&C)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA25LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA162), Mar 28, 2025: Ruys Nicholas G RV-8 (N8EV), Bennettsville, SC, substantial damage. 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.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250328002659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250328002659A), Mar 28, 2025: Ruys Nicholas G RV-8 (N8EV), Bennettsville, SC, Substantial damage. On Friday March 28th 2025, an experimental van’s RV-8 experienced a sudden engine stoppage during cruise flight. Pilot attempted an unsuccessful dead stick…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Ruys Nicholas G RV-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ruys-nicholas-g-rv-8/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c.md

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