# NTSB investigations: Fuel starvation

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 CEN21LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA423.md): Mooney M20J · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2021 · N823SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA380.md): Cessna 177 · Ayer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N912VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA344.md): Piper PA32 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2021 · N3862W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA383.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gypsum, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N46MD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA21LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA328.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 17, 2021 · N98304 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve and fuel selector valve cover.
- [NTSB WPR21LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA315.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N1257R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to accomplish a preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN21LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA371.md): Cessna 210D · West Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N3944Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA070.md): Alaskan Air Adventures SQ2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2021 · N148CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve to a position between the tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA300.md): Cessna 140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2021 · N72129 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA273.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Woodland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N818TF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate monitoring of his fuel state during a solo training flight, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA248.md): Dewsnup Dave Zenair CH 701 SP · Chester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2021 · N41XY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly position of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA261.md): Piper PA32 · Lafayette, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · N3793W · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA260.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N4147J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA250.md): Vans RV9 · West Portsmouth, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N20YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC21LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA033.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2021 · N77219 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which resulted in fuel starvation and total loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked fuel quantity gauges that failed to indicate a fuel quantity takeoff limitation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA194.md): Cessna A185F · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N19D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA187.md): Eurocopter EC120 · LeRoy, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2021 · N421PB · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the fuel injection manifold filter due to improper maintenance, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed autorotation, which resulted in insufficient main rotor…
- [NTSB WPR21LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA146.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2021 · N656DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA171.md): Piper PA-30 · Wanatah, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2021 · N7588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [NTSB ANC21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA024.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N9073D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA151.md): Beech 35 · Palestine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2021 · N3394V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…
- [NTSB ERA21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA105.md): Cessna 177RG · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2021 · N919DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA075.md): Beech 35 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2020 · N5474D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA087.md): Piper PA46 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2020 · N662TC · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the unguarded ferry tank fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA075.md): Kolb Firestar · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2020 · N7094T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a degraded fuel primer check valve.
- [NTSB CEN21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA068.md): Piper PA28 · French Lick, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N5242W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA044.md): Piper PA38 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 10, 2020 · N6380A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC21LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA006.md): Pilatus PC12 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N400PW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA046.md): Navion A · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2020 · N4856K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced…
- [NTSB WPR21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA019.md): Glasair III · Hayward, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N1YX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.
- [NTSB ERA21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA022.md): Champion 7FC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2020 · N7532E · Substantial damage
  > The fight instructor’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was in the correct position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA018.md): Zenith Stol CH801 · Apison, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2020 · N801TP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of an incorrectly placarded fuel selector.
- [NTSB WPR21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA012.md): Cessna 150 · Bishop, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N22963 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA031.md): Sparrowhawk II · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2020 · N40380 · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA010.md): Czech Sport Cruiser · Waterloo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 7, 2020 · N251SC · Substantial damage
  > The improper configuration of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation following the failure of the electric fuel pump.
- [NTSB CEN21LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA050.md): Bellanca 1730 · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N7333V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA005.md): Fokker DR1 · Wake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2020 · N512FH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the improper installation of the ram air fuel vent tube, which resulted in the tube separating from the airplane during taxi and subsequent negative pressure inside the fuel tank.
- [NTSB CEN20LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA421.md): Beech A36 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2020 · N104RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…
- [NTSB CEN20LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA424.md): Kitfox Speedster · Leadville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2020 · N525PP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN20LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA420.md): Beech V35 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2020 · N3958A · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a fuel system leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA317.md): Piper PA25 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N7366Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manage the available fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA373.md): Piper PA24 · Midland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2020 · N5939P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA20LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA261.md): Cessna 177RG · Salinas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N1813Q · Substantial damage
  > Contamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA258.md): Cessna 182 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2020 · N4092D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA290.md): Piper PA22 · Loveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2020 · N4816A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation
- [NTSB CEN20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA245.md): Cessna 182 · Winfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N958HP · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB CEN20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Colchester, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR20LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA147.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2020 · N63931 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA172.md): Cessna T210L · Burleson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2020 · N2074S · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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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" = '191')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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