# NTSB investigations, 2016: 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 GAA17CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA098.md): Cessna 182 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N5954B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA070.md): Beech A36 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2016 · N410BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment by alcohol before and during the flight, which led to his improper fuel management and resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [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 GAA17CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA088.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA-20 · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N992CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA17RA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17RA031.md): BAE AVRO146RJ · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2016 · CP-2933 · Destroyed
  > The El Grupo de Investigacon de Accidentes (GRIAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BAE AVRO146RJ that occurred on November 28, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GRIAA investigation under…
- [NTSB ERA17WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA059.md): Embraer EMB710 · Novo Progresso, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2016 · PT-NCJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 24, 2016, about 2040 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NCJ, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain on approach to an unregistered landing strip in a quarry near Novo Progresso, State of Para,…
- [NTSB WPR17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA018.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N9556U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA040.md): Cessna 177 · Hopkinton, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N30703 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 WPR17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA014.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Starbuck, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N369BD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s reliance on the fuel gauge that was displaying an incorrect fuel amount due to the separation of the fuel transmitter float pin guide from the float.
- [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 GAA17CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA022.md): Allen Robert RV6 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2016 · N399DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA17WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA032.md): Cessna 172 · Brits, North West Province, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 7, 2016 · ZS-MPF · Substantial damage
  > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving ZS-MPF, a Cessna 172M airplane that occurred on October 07, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA's investigation…
- [NTSB CEN16LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA381.md): Scottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N432BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection during which he relied on the fuel totalizer and failed to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in 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 GAA16CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA486.md): Champion 7GC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N4831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to assess the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA352.md): Cameron Z90 · Morrill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N982ZS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inability to avoid contact with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA16CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA432.md): Cessna 150 · North Conway, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2016 · N7157X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA291.md): Luscombe 8 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N71497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA321.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Sparland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N17H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA314.md): Aero Commander S2R · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N5599X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a 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 CEN16LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA236.md): Cessna 150L · Detroit, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA347.md): Piper PA 12 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N223CG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel levels, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the fuel levels.
- [NTSB GAA16CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA330.md): Cessna 152 · Clearlake Oaks, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N67889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's deviation from his original flight plan, which resulted in becoming lost in mountainous terrain at night, fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a collision with power lines during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA225.md): Piper PA 24 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N5661R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA302.md): Piper PA 28 · Rowesville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N7355W · Substantial damage
  > The fuel line failure between the fuel transducer and the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced off airport landing.
- [NTSB ANC16LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA029.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N802CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, his reliance on the fuel flow indicator without verifying the initial fuel level input, and his improper decision to continue the flight with the low fuel light illuminated, which resulted in fuel exhaustion,…
- [NTSB GAA16CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA277.md): Piper PA 24 · Loda, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2016 · N5376P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing, runway excursion, and impact with a…
- [NTSB CEN16LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA207.md): Smith Capella FW2R · Alamo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2016 · N418DS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA16CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA267.md): Cessna 150 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N60252 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4793D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Melrose, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N952SA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA192.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N7781W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs.
- [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 GAA16CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA177.md): Beech A23 · Hulbert, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2016 · N5791V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA142.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Danville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2016 · N22AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA134.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N8883L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN16LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laguna Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2016 · N2711M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate oversight of the airplane's refueling and her subsequent failure to verify and monitor the fuel quantity before and during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA16LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2016 · N29099 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA16FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA108.md): Beech A36 · Marshville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2016 · N61WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was his failure to have a properly secured shoulder harness at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CEN16LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA102.md): Piper PA31 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2016 · N997DN · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [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 GAA16LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA100.md): Enstrom F-28 · Ritter Butte, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2016 · N756H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA083.md): Cessna 172N · Gilmer, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2016 · N737EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate traffic pattern altitude and distance from the…

## 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") = 2016
  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=2016

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