# NTSB investigations, GA: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA25LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA156.md): Bell 206 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2025 · N5QV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA25FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA008.md): Cessna 336 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 14, 2024 · N336LV · Substantial damage > On October 13, 2024, about 2230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 336, N336LV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Savannah, Georgia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and a pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight… - [NTSB ERA25LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA010.md): Ditsler Paul A Dakota Hawk · Nicklesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N357PC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA006.md): Piper PA28 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2023 · N55162 · Substantial damage > Both pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA083.md): Piper PA-44 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2022 · N160PT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA053.md): Schmidt Randall M Bushby Mustang II · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N30RK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system. - [NTSB ERA23LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA035.md): Beech V35A · Shellman Bluff, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2022 · N7893R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA21LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA392.md): Piper PA-16 · Greensboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N5656H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA20LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA328.md): Rockwell S2R · Hamilton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N7900V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper operation of the engine beyond its indicated maximum cruise power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA20CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA176.md): Cessna 402 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N4661N · Substantial damage > A dual total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA19CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA382.md): Piper PA24 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N8294P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel mixture in flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced landing with the landing gear retracted. - [NTSB ERA19LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA158.md): Acro Super Acro Sport I · Elberton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2019 · N20FB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN19FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA005.md): Piper PA28 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N180QT · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning and his decision to continue flight without stopping for fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA18TA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA250.md): American AA1 · Warthen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 2018 · N9218L · Substantial damage > A fuel leak from the carburetor float bowl due to a missing plug, which resulted in excessive fuel consumption and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the accident flight leg… - [NTSB GAA17CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA089.md): Piper PA 28 · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N2367R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA058.md): Beech 58TC · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2016 · N2CH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA032.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N601UK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the usable fuel in the fuel tanks, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel totalizer setting during preflight, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA16CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA483.md): Cessna 172 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N5283R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA16CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA387.md): Cessna 182 · Hogansville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9072X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA151.md): Granger Michael D Sonex · Jesup, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2016 · N97GR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA16LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA007.md): Piper PA28R · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2015 · N9312N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his… - [NTSB ERA16FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA005.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Jasper, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N4313E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel state, subsequent fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student… - [NTSB ERA15LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA344.md): Easterwood Mark W RV 6A · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N555TN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA15CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA243.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Moreland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2015 · N353DC · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA435.md): Aeronca 65 CA · Thomaston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N33879 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA12CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA055.md): Tacchi Torello F Vans Aircraft RV10 · Folkston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N968TP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA036.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N5419R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA11CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA449.md): North American AT-6D · Canon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N7435U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA419.md): Cessna 177 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N30214 · Substantial damage > The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and… - [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 ERA09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA462.md): Unknown Sabre-Trike · Crandall, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. - [NTSB ERA09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA366.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Porterdale, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N8272Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's use of improper fuel caps. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable area for landing. - [NTSB ERA09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA004.md): Cessna T210M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N11PC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB NYC08LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA172.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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?state=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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