A Preliminary NTSB Report Provides New Details On The December 5th Plane Crash That Killed Bradley Nelms Of Washington County, Virginia. Nelms’ Van’s Rv-8a Sport Plane Crashed At A Relative’s Airstrip In Fort Blackmore Shortly After Refueling At Virginia Highlands Airport. Witnesses Reported Seeing The Plane Fly Low And Enter A Climb Before Rolling And Diving To The Ground. The Report Does Not Determine The Cause Of The Crash But Confirms The Plane’s Controls And Engine Showed Signs Of Normal Operation Before Impact.