# 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. Page 13 of 15 · 733 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA359.md): Navion Navion B · Red Oak, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel tank selector handle to the off position, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR11LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA263.md): Beech B23 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N6991Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management when he did not switch to the fullest fuel tank when the engine began to lose power, which resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the… - [NTSB CEN11LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA384.md): Fisher Lancair · Azle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N6ZY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN11FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA340.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N9149R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA285.md): Hebert Peter J Lancair Legacy · Richlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N23PH · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA322.md): Cessna 172K · Farmersville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2011 · N46400 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB CEN11CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA376.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2011 · N2120J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA11FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA222.md): Replogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N164T · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total… - [NTSB ERA11CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA225.md): Piper PA38 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N2491K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA11LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA156.md): Cessna 172G · Clarksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N3740L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank. - [NTSB WPR11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA125.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N225DH · Substantial damage > The pilot did not recognize the loss of power in the right engine and did not execute the proper procedures for a go-around with one engine inoperative, likely due to increased workload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel… - [NTSB CEN11LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA162.md): Piper PA24 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8023P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN11LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA117.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N92358 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the cabin depressurization. - [NTSB WPR11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA067.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N4122F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA054.md): Piper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · N883FT · Substantial damage > The failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an… - [NTSB CEN11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N3383D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA11CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA018.md): Long EZ · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N539AD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR11FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA002.md): Cessna 310 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N310XX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to try to depart ahead of developing weather, which… - [NTSB CEN11LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA001.md): Cessna 172D · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2593 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane. - [NTSB ERA10CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA490.md): Piper PA32R · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9263R · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector. - [NTSB ERA10LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA485.md): Beech 58 · Rainelle, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N86BR · Substantial damage > The improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA467.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2156K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA10LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA454.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Acworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N451TS · Substantial damage > The pilots improper in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power during a descent due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA10LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA439.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N4850A · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management. - [NTSB WPR10FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA385.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Ridgecrest, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2010 · N9365P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight. - [NTSB WPR10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA370.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N57PJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's partial incapacitation during cruise flight and his subsequent inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN10LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA430.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N1158X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2010 · N8900E · Substantial damage > Inadequate quality control at the fuel servo overhaul facility, which resulted in contamination of the fuel servo and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR10LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA357.md): Beech A36 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9SH · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system. - [NTSB ERA10CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA353.md): Lawwill Ted Zodiac 601XL · Waddy, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2010 · N601LP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN10CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA359.md): Piper PA28R · McGregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2010 · N4627J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the airplane's lack of shoulder harnesses. - [NTSB CEN10CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA327.md): Rose-Rhinehart A4-C · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N14884 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel valve, resulting a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience in the airplane make/model. - [NTSB ERA10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA317.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N401TE · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA332.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N70906 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane. - [NTSB CEN10CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA305.md): Cessna 337 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2267X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel mismanagement. - [NTSB WPR10CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA267.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N2865M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. - [NTSB ERA10LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA275.md): Cessna 172N · Plattekill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N739RK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight. - [NTSB CEN10CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA254.md): Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. - [NTSB CEN10CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA246.md): Carlesimo Glasair III T · Lynwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N713MJ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist and verifying the position of the fuel selector. - [NTSB ERA10LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA248.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N87172 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N331GP · Substantial damage > The complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA10LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA222.md): Beech 95-A55 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9646Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in a forced landing in a field. - [NTSB ERA10FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA202.md): Cessna 172E · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA166.md): Cessna 421B · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N3382Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB WPR10FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA158.md): Beech K35 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N5392E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. - [NTSB WPR10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA144.md): Cessna 172 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N7499A · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position. - [NTSB ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an… - [NTSB CEN10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA067.md): Cessna 182 · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · C-GZYU · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to flight. - [NTSB CEN10LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA046.md): Younkin J R Mullicoupe · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2009 · N273X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. 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