# NTSB investigations, 2018: 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 WPR19LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA050.md): Piper PA28 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N15321 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor bowl.
- [NTSB ERA19LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA074.md): Diamond DA20 · McCormick, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2018 · N346MA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the metering plug orifice in the throttle and metering unit.
- [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 ERA19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA061.md): Cessna P210 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2018 · N731LT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR19LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA017.md): Cessna 180 · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2018 · N6414X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during a reduced-power approach descent.
- [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 CEN19FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA009.md): Robinson R22 · Fulton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2018 · N923SH · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, and the pilot's delay in entering an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in a main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm and an…
- [NTSB WPR19LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N2250S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA18TA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA255.md): Calvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N67WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA385.md): Zenair Zenith CH 750 · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2018 · N946JY · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on initial climb and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA256.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennett, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2018 · N131TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with an entangled headset cord.
- [NTSB CEN18LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA370.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N71BN · Substantial damage
  > The delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot which led to accumulation of carburetor ice, eventual loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing in high vegetation.
- [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 WPR18TA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA243.md): Beech 36 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 2018 · N9031S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB ERA18LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA210.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N87000 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18WA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA312.md): Steen Skybolt · Fratauti, Romania · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2018 · D-EHHH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN18LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA287.md): Cessna 210C · Blum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2018 · N3611Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear in accordance with the airplane emergency checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA194.md): Piper PA32 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2018 · N8440F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA199.md): Aeronca 58B · Tekamah, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N47252 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and his decision to continue flight with reduced engine power rather than landing the airplane on suitable…
- [NTSB ANC18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA038.md): James Wiebe Belite Pipper · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2018 · N3748 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate fuel supply to the engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18TA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA157.md): Cessna 182D · Crescent Mills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 18, 2018 · N9163X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA156.md): Laminar Lancair 360 · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N92WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s inadvertent contact with and closure of the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident…
- [NTSB ERA18LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA135.md): Heard Alan E Mosquito XE · Albion, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2018 · N911CY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent, improper configuration of the engine fuel system, which resulted in an excessively lean air-to-fuel ratio and resulted in a loss of engine power; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain main rotor rpm following the loss of…
- [NTSB WPR18TA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA122.md): Wilhelm Puslar · Salton City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N332RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, 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 loss of engine power emergency procedures, which likely would have restored engine…
- [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA131.md): Cessna 180 · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N2485C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.
- [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 CEN18LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA119.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N422PS · Substantial damage
  > The operator’s use of improper fuel, which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to vapor lock.
- [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 WPR18FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA093.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2018 · N707DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway following a total loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the excessive amount of…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018
  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?year=2018

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