# 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 WPR25LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA011.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Corcoran, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N243LA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA009.md): Quicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N2490H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.
- [NTSB ERA25LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA035.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2024 · N207AB · Substantial damage
  > A worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N8575F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight fuel planning by the student pilot and flight instructor, and the improper inflight fuel management by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CEN24LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA376.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2024 · N2032M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA380.md): Piper PA32 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N6FT · Substantial damage
  > The undetected worn internal parts of the on-condition carburetor, which restricted movement of the float, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s delayed reduction of the throttle when performing a forced…
- [NTSB CEN24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA351.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N1429T · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA369.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N512AF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an undetermined fuel delivery issue.
- [NTSB WPR24LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA281.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N272JT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA24LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA341.md): Beech 23 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2024 · N2376L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA24LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA330.md): Raytheon A36 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N934PC · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the airplane’s fuel system with debris, which resulted in restricted fuel flow through multiple fuel injectors and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328.md): Piper J3C-65 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N77522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA326.md): Schweizer 269C · West Carthage, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2024 · N61486 · Substantial damage
  > On July 27, 2024, about 1242 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1, N61486, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Carthage, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA24LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA331.md): Aero Commander 200 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2024 · N326WR · Substantial damage
  > An insect nest in the right main fuel tank’s vent line, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel level reading, fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA272.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Oakland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2024 · N622AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain coordinated flight during aerial-application operations, which resulted in fuel migration between the interconnected wing fuel tanks, and his failure to adequately monitor fuel levels during the flight which resulted in a loss…
- [NTSB ERA24FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA305.md): Cessna 402 · Easton, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 16, 2024 · N7875E · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2024, about 0932 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402B, N7875E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Easton, Maryland. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA271.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N609RP · Destroyed
  > The operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N1941V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN24FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA240.md): Cessna 414A · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N414BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a loss of left engine power with usable runway remaining and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency procedures and maintain air minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of control.…
- [NTSB ERA24LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA279.md): Alexander S Rolinski Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2024 · N727TK · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the electric-driven fuel pump inlet hoses, which resulted in a hose failure and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA265.md): Vans RV6 · Methuen, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N715PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR24LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA230.md): Cessna P210N · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N36RW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA215.md): Piper PA28 · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…
- [NTSB ERA24LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N8715L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA24LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA240.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Zebulon, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N7650V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA235.md): Temco/Lazier TT-1 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N4486L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in turning on the fuel tip tank transfer pumps after departure, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine, engine flameout, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC24LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA037.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2024 · N5343G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR24LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA162.md): Nelson Lawrence K 601 HDS · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2024 · N918LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA232.md): Cessna 172P · Citronelle, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2024 · N658NV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel vent line that was clogged by an insect nest.
- [NTSB WPR24LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA296.md): Cessna 182C · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2024 · N8580T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management and delay in configuring the fuel selector for landing as recommended by the manufacturer, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the final approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA191.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2024 · N11NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks while en route which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR24LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA154.md): Cessna 172G · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N4448L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN24LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA189.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N6571J · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s selection of an improper fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate oversight.
- [NTSB WPR24LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA146.md): Robert Sterling 4P · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2024 · N78GP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.
- [NTSB WPR24LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA130.md): James E Davidson JR Rans S-7S Courier · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N599YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unintentional use of a winter-blend fuel that was susceptible to vaporization, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s undersized fuel lines, which limited the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA158.md): Jacobson SE5A Replica · Luther, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N124BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA151.md): Temco D-16A · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2024 · N131N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA164.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N7538P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during final approach due to the pilot’s failure to recognize that the environmental conditions were susceptible to carburetor icing and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA158.md): Jmmt Vans RV9A · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2024 · N387E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to impact-related damage.
- [NTSB ANC24LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA020.md): Stinson 108 · Houston, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2024 · N9041K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA24LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA139.md): Beech K35 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N59MK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA24FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA127.md): Piper PA32RT · Nashville, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2024 · C-FBWH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the proper placement of the fuel selector during the approach and landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA124.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2024 · N485DA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the flight crew’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA24LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA122.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2024 · N282SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to properly secure a fuel supply line.
- [NTSB ERA24LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA116.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2024 · N33667 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.
- [NTSB WPR24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2024 · N989SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure proper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wayside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2024 · N7586R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management during the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA102.md): Piper PA-24 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2024 · N5520P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning/management.
- [NTSB CEN24LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2024 · N2184T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA091.md): Piper PA-24 · Hugo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2024 · N7059P · Substantial damage
  > The binding of a main landing gear push-pull cable, which rendered the landing gear inoperative in a partially retracted position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in executing a landing, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel…

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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '191' 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
```

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