# NTSB investigations: Fuel related

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR22FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA022.md): Cessna 172 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N1870V · Substantial damage
  > A power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the accident were a leak in the left fuel tank that allowed water to enter and damage to the fuel tank that…
- [NTSB CEN22LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA018.md): Cessna 210 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2021 · N1235U · Substantial damage
  > A temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source of the damage to the fuel pump could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA21WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA248.md): Beech 58 · Vilhena, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 29, 2021 · PT-LMU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA363.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N33022 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA329.md): Cessna 150D · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2021 · N4375U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA338.md): Schmitt Just Acft Highlander · Crittenden, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N101KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA381.md): Cessna 150M · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2021 · N66748 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.
- [NTSB CEN21LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA341.md): Cessna T210F · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N6162R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement that resulted in a complete loss of engine power during climb and subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA338.md): Aeronca 7AC · Harrah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N83365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without a carburetor heat control in atmospheric conditions conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA298.md): Carpenter Stol CH750 · Rockwell, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2021 · N750RS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat at any time during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA21LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA284.md): Cessna 150 · Elba, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N8172S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA237.md): Beech A23 · Pinnacle, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 1, 2021 · N8780M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [NTSB ERA21FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA232.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N26889 · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat following the initial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA192.md): Meyeres F L/Meyeres M M Skystar Ktfox Clsc 4 · Mountain Rest, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N90KF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the engine’s lack of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA21LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA173.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Springfield, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2021 · N5018Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance of the left fuel cap by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a blockage of the fuel…
- [NTSB ERA21LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA170.md): Mooney M20C · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2021 · N2953L · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the airplane by its owners and their failure to have qualified maintenance personnel determine the root cause of water infiltration into the fuel system. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to…
- [NTSB WPR21LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA141.md): Mooney M20B · Animas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N74786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use in the operation of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA122.md): Cessna 172G · Sisters, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2021 · N4456L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA137.md): Cessna 172B · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N7832X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA132.md): Cessna 150G · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2021 · N8428J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA21LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA127.md): Vans RV7 · Thonotosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2021 · N611E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque on the fuel pressure line aluminum adaptor fitting, which resulted in the loosening of the adapter, a loss of fuel flow, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s choice of a…
- [NTSB ERA21LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA125.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N24476 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA107.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N771JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s engine restart procedures after a total loss of engine power and his incomplete preflight…
- [NTSB ERA21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA088.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2020 · N5939D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA080.md): Socata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2020 · N5547Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB ERA21LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA071.md): Anthony Mattioli AR-1 · San Mateo, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA070.md): Piper PA24 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N7639P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA054.md): Piper PA32 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2020 · N5566J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N9993W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA017.md): Piper PA28 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N4673R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing and the flight instructors failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA21LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA002.md): Beech BE-36 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2020 · N656V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent placement of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA20LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA335.md): Piper PA28 · Union, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2020 · N33859 · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC20LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA099.md): Cessna 170B · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2020 · N4380B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA407.md): Quicksilver MX II · Marengo, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane in conditions conducive to carburetor icing without a carburetor heating system, contrary to the engine manufacturer’s guidance.
- [NTSB ERA20LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA308.md): American AA 1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N6107L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in an interruption of the fuel supply to the engine and a subsequent a total loss of engine power due.
- [NTSB ERA20LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA295.md): Aeronca 11AC · Nebo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N86002 · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the main fuel tank that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA20LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA289.md): Cessna 150 · Surry, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 17, 2020 · N45083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced ditching in water.
- [NTSB WPR20LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA259.md): Rutan Vari EZE · Kelso Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N2ZE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA329.md): Piper PA22 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA20LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA278.md): Cessna P210 · Allendale, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N6300W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight…
- [NTSB ERA20LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA275.md): Piper PA25 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2020 · N223AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that was not detected by the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA322.md): Quad City Challenger · Jonesboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N990SS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel in the airplane by the non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB ERA20LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA271.md): American AA 5 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N7192L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA20LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA270.md): Piper PA31 · Sumter, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · C-GXKS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA276.md): Rockwell S2R R1340 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N3104S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a fuel vent line during maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA252.md): Piper PA28R · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N811MS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB GAA20WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA116.md): Cessna FA150 · Doub, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2020 · F-BXNO · Substantial damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA FA150 airplane that occurred on June 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA201.md): Jabiru J250-SP · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N619J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel leak that could not be identified since the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB WPR20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA161.md): Beech 35 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '190')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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