# NTSB investigations, 2012: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA109.md): Beech A23 · Grand Isle, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2012 · N3573R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate fuel management due to distraction by airport traffic, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA060.md): Beech 35B33 · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N8519M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and his excessive slip maneuver, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his failure to activate the electric boost pump during the attempted engine restart.
- [NTSB ERA13CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N44595 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA441.md): Team MINI-MAX · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2012 · N1532W · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to an unsecured fuel filter, which moved in flight and kinked the flexible fuel line, severely restricting the fuel flow to the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA12LA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA589.md): Cessna 421B · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N1537T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC12CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA571.md): Beagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N26GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA630](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA630.md): Halderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N464EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA651.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Boonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N5538F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA546.md): Cessna 172M · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N21214 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA582.md): Waco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2012 · N32011 · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA566.md): Thorp T-18 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N2443 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected metering unit fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA358.md): Boughner R 80 Tiger Moth · Ramona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N615SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA509.md): Destiny XLT 2000 · Grayson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N103ME · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA340.md): Piper PA-22-160 · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N3442Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA12LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA486.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N6248P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA328.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N427WC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the fuel tank supply pickup becoming unported while the helicopter was pulling power lines.
- [NTSB ERA12LA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA482.md): Piper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N4361M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA315.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA12FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA467.md): Brenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N25UA · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA446.md): SC Iar Sa Brasov IAR 825 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N825BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA415.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N8788W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC12LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA046.md): Cessna A185F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2012 · N1795R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA246.md): Beech B36TC · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N8234M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, his failure to properly diagnose the loss of engine power, and his failure to follow the appropriate emergency…
- [NTSB ERA12CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA371.md): Aero Works Aero Lite 103 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N2355L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.
- [NTSB ANC12CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA047.md): Maule M-4-220C · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N615SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA188.md): Hawker Beech V35B · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N2841W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA185.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2012 · N80SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA306.md): Cessna 210 · Fowler's Bluff, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2012 · N6564X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA295.md): Raytheon A36 · Yorktown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2012 · N821SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.
- [NTSB CEN12FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA249.md): Heiser Robert C JR Pulsar XP · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N912RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent line.
- [NTSB WPR12CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA166.md): Mooney M20B · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N74518 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure.
- [NTSB ERA12FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA280.md): Manzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Hudson, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N235MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known electrical system problems, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the electrical wiring interconnect system, loss of electrical power, and subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA261.md): Cessna 210-5 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2012 · N224AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA210.md): Beech E-55 · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N1567W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…
- [NTSB WPR12LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA146.md): Jacobs RV-6A · Bow, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N238RV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA253.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Margaret, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N7309W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA203.md): Enbody Frank GY 201 Minicab · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N416FC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated carburetor fuel screen. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from medications that degraded his decision-making and the pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA146.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N700PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…

## 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") = 2012
  AND 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/191/sequence?year=2012

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