# NTSB investigations, 2009: 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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## Latest cases

- [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.
- [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA007.md): Beech 100 · Aurora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N2TX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA10CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA003.md): Malone Henry O Howland · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N6626R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA001.md): Bell 47D1 · Dorrance, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N74004 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA467.md): Beech 35-C33 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N90LP · 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 on board prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel gage.
- [NTSB WPR09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA462.md): Agusta A109 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N129AL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.
- [NTSB CEN09CA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA593.md): Linke KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N4207Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA412.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N8775P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel 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 ERA09LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA456.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N20977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA501.md): Beech 35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N4554V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA441.md): Mooney M20F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N3549N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.
- [NTSB CEN09CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA519.md): Cessna 182A · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N2131G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CEN09CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA477.md): Cessna A185F · River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N989DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N23189 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA426.md): Cessna 150M · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N6433K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.
- [NTSB ERA09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA414.md): Hughes 369 · Franklin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N61735 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB CEN09CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA419.md): Cessna 182Q · Ballinger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N7589S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA410.md): Cessna 150 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N8319J · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA407.md): Remos G-3/6000 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N261RA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the creased fuel quantity tube.
- [NTSB CEN09LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA400.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bastrop, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N220TX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly verify the fuel load prior to departure.
- [NTSB WPR09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA315.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Preston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [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 CEN09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA377.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N7795N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA305.md): Cessna 172M · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N12463 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB ERA09CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA351.md): Dreyer Starduster · Cowlesville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N3LD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA327.md): Cessna 177 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA303.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N73U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA297.md): Cessna 172 · Perryville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N3063U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA09LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA296.md): Piper PA-28 · Dingman, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2009 · N4130W · 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 CEN09LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA274.md): Beech 35-C33 · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N528BM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA280.md): Cessna 152 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N4590K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA266.md): Mcgrath Robert F Sonex · Louisville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N692RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel level which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's loss of aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA245.md): Cessna R182 · Granger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N756BZ · 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 on board prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA181.md): Max A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2009 · N610RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA232.md): Cessna 177RG · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N1838Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA170.md): Cessna T210L · Madera, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N2445S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA230.md): Cessna 337C · Stillwater, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2009 · N373E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of dual engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA164.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2009 · N1857H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and monitoring.
- [NTSB ERA09LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA208.md): Cessna 150E · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N4057U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA156.md): Enstrom 280FX · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N280AD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2009
  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?year=2009

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