# NTSB investigations, FL: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA142.md): Cessna TU206G · Wedgefield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N27GP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of an excessively rich fuel-to-air ratio due to the pilot’s failure to properly lean the engine’s fuel air mixture and the inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump.
- [NTSB ERA24LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA315.md): Cessna 182 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2024 · N8523T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2024 · N5171H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA23LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA066.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · N9858P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to appropriately use carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA226.md): Cessna 172H · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N8845Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 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 ERA21FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA029.md): Cessna 172 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 25, 2020 · N724BC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
- [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 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 ERA19LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA227.md): Piper PA22 · Hastings, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N7833D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the engine primer control, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
- [NTSB ERA19LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA217.md): Beech 77 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N1802Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's decision not to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA19LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA162.md): Piper PA28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2019 · N3031W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat while operating at an idle engine power setting in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA19LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA138.md): Fisher Flying Products Dakota Hawk · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2019 · N30271 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at idle power in atmospheric conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA19LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA136.md): Beech 95B55 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2019 · N323MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to perform the appropriate emergency checklists following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA19LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA126.md): Bell OH 58A · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N519P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the introduction of air into fuel lines and an interruption of fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA19LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA065.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N145MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an interruption of fuel flow.
- [NTSB ERA19LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA021.md): Piper PA28 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N3631K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA229.md): Beech A36 · Quincy, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2018 · N773CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to decreased fuel flow for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA103.md): Cessna T210 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2018 · N5382A · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA086.md): Stearman B75 · Zephryhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2018 · N62438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power and impact with a pole during a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA010.md): Rockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N1401J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA202.md): Cessna 172P · Tamiami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2017 · N881AV · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA268.md): Frank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N916TC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment.
- [NTSB ERA13LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA239.md): Cessna 182G · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N2440R · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA127.md): Cessna 150G · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N3995J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA255.md): Cessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N3990C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…
- [NTSB NYC08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA213.md): Marrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N347MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…
- [NTSB NYC08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA078.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Palm Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N179SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '190' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/190/sequence?state=FL

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