Final NTSB investigations
718 cases where the sequence of events included Fuel starvation.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 37 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA26LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M-20 · Stanfield, NCThe pilot’s failure to adequately manage the available fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on uneven terrain.NTSB WPR26LA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHarmon Rocket II · Glasgow, MTThe pilot’s inadvertent selection of the fuel selector valve to the OFF position resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB WPR26LA240Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN26LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Gause, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the separated wing fuel tank screen and sealant debris in the fuel tank.NTSB ERA26LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSky Ranger SKY Ranger 1 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA26LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Enterprise, ALThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB ERA26LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Mfg SP Z O O A32 · Lexington, KYThe flight instructor’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to rough terrain.NTSB CEN26LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Northlake, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN26LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172D · Post, TXThe pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the deterioration of the right fuel cap vent to the point…NTSB ERA26LA065Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Cocoa, FLThe flight crew’s failure to adequately manage the available fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC26LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDanchini Aero Danchini Cub · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN25LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFloyd G Halderman JR RV-6 · Cambridge, MNThe pilot’s continued operation of the faulty fuel selector valve which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the degraded operation of the fuel selector valve and the pilot’s poor decision to operate the…NTSB CEN25LA355Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C35 · Lakeview, TXThe pilot’s fuel system mismanagement which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Granbury, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Assumption, MNA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-inducing unporting of the fuel.NTSB CEN25LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206G · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s failure to confirm the fuel quantity before flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC25LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206C · Gulkana, AKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA274Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TP206C · Versailles, KYThe pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA25LA250Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Eustis, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after a total loss of right engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR25LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Winchester, IDThe pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced fuel level monitoring due to an inflight distraction.NTSB ERA25LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Murfreesboro, TNThe pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of total engine power.NTSB ERA25LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA25LA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Palm Bay, FLA loss of engine power to both of the airplane’s engines due to fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Florida City, FLThe commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA186Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Lakin, WVThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR25LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Green Valley, AZThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB WPR25FA090Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B24R · Skull Valley, UTThe flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were multiple distractions that diverted the flight instructor’s attention from the proper monitoring and…NTSB WPR25LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Shafter, CAA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing was the student pilot and flight instructors’ failure to utilize carburetor heat.NTSB ANC25LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN25LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Plainview, TXFuel starvation due to fuel migration during the pilot induced slipping maneuver.NTSB CEN25LA081Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bentonville, ARThe pilots’ mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain.NTSB ANC25LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · Waimea, HIThe pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the fuel status while en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR25LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-7A · Gila Bend, AZA disconnection of the mixture control linkage during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the inadequate inspection of the mixture control arm attachment hardware.NTSB WPR25LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSling Sling LSA · Carson, CAThe pilot’s decision to conduct a prolonged slip against warnings specified in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Manvel, TXA loss of left engine power during the initial climb due to restricted fuel flow as a result of a binding fuel control cable.NTSB CEN25LA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB ERA25LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · St. Agatha, MEA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in environmental conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.NTSB ERA25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601 HDS · Altoona, PAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection.NTSB WPR25LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Corcoran, CAA 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 CEN25LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TXA 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 ERA25LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merritt Island, FLA 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 ERA25LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Tampa Bay, FLA 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 CEN24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MNThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Baltimore, MDThe 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 CEN24LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Schaumburg, ILThe flight crew’s fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA369Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Somerville, NJA total loss of engine power due to an undetermined fuel delivery issue.NTSB WPR24LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.