# NTSB investigations: Fuel exhaustion

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 CEN10CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA568.md): Beech D17S · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N17GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA550.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N333NA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA548.md): Piper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N4610H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA472.md): Cessna 180 · Huron, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N180LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA525.md): Weber Acro Sport II · Plum City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N819WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA512.md): Cessna 210 · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N210PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA442.md): Stinson 108 · Andrews, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N97316 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the student pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA412.md): Cessna 177A · Manson, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N30559 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ERA10CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA433.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N24870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA408.md): Beech V35B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N67311 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel cap was secured during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA422.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Harrison, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N96389 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA441.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to restart the engine.
- [NTSB CEN10CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA400.md): Cessna 182R · Thayer, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N9797H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel supply prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA385.md): Cessna 177B · Owasso, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N345MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an engine-out approach to the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due…
- [NTSB WPR10LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA345.md): Cessna 177 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N3295T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA382.md): Cessna 421 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N88DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and management in-flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of performance-impairing medications.
- [NTSB WPR10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA311.md): Cessna 172F · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2010 · N8793U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA332.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N8878S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA348.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N8118A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA333.md): Quartz Mountain Aerospace 11E · Inglis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N216JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB WPR10CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA314.md): Bell 206B · Rickreall, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N3194G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was aboard for the flight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA326.md): Remos G3/600 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N134LS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA285.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N38110 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard.
- [NTSB CEN10CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Humble, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N154JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA10LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA293.md): Cessna 172H · Dania Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N1435F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA258.md): Moynahan Moynahan Pitts S-1S · Newnan, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N5FM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA240.md): Grumman G164 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N654U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a go-around due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA224.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Eleele, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N98EV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after the low fuel warning. Contributing to the accident was the typographical error in the flight manual concerning the unusable fuel quantity.
- [NTSB ERA10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA214.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4247T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA178.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2010 · N883AV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
- [NTSB ERA10CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Palermo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2010 · N3442R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA182.md): Cessna 172G · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2010 · N5880R · No damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terry, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N3351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA10CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Connelsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N8921V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB WPR10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA166.md): Kjonaas Varieze · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N50894 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA159.md): Cessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N4974F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA139.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N922SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA150.md): Muffett Quickslvr Sprnt II · Buena, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6233V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA138.md): Enstrom 280FX · Goshen, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N327TB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the disconnected fuel tank sending unit.
- [NTSB ERA10LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA151.md): Cotter Stits Playmate · Williston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2010 · N816 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB ERA10LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA127.md): Cessna 150G · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N3995J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA092.md): Cessna 150L · Brownstown, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2010 · N10401 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA087.md): Maule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2010 · N2028U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA081.md): Cessna 182P · Bowie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N21177 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA093.md): Rockwell International 114 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N5872N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA054.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2009 · N3148Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA056.md): Navion Navion G · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2009 · N2493T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA10LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA056.md): Hawker Beechcraft B200 · Greer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2009 · N337MT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was onboard prior to flight.
- [NTSB ERA10LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA047.md): Mooney M20C · Fairview, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N6896U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N7220W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.

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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" = '192' 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/192/sequence?page=14

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