# NTSB investigations, 2025: 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 WPR26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA065.md): Cessna 150F · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2025 · N8155S · 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 CEN26LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA073.md): Rockwell International 114 · Stroud, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2025 · N5879N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA063.md): Cessna 172 · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · N64859 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA056.md): Piper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N8328P · Substantial damage
  > On November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA018.md): Cessna 177 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2025 · N159RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the impact with powerlines during final approach.
- [NTSB DCA26WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA003.md): Boeing 737 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 3, 2025 · 9H-QBD · No damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA003.md): Quartz Mountain Aerospace 11E · Earlham, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2025 · N516BW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA403.md): Aeronca 11AC · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N86326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA116.md): Socata TBM 700 · Alpine, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2025 · N101NX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA391.md): Cessna 150G · Seagoville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N2500Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA377.md): Cessna 172F · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2025 · N7774A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA359.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N442PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the landing zone being unlit.
- [NTSB ERA25LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA299.md): Cessna 150 · Fordsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2025 · N9400U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA382.md): Icon A5 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2025 · N594BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA292.md): Rockwell International 112 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 23, 2025 · N112EF · Substantial damage
  > On July 23, 2025, about 1300 eastern daylight time, N112EF, a Rockwell International 112 airplane, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Burlington, Vermont. The pilot was not injured. The flight was conducted under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR25LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA217.md): Cessna TR182 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 17, 2025 · N182KC · Substantial damage
  > On July 17, 2025, about 1447 mountain standard time, a Cessna TR182, N182KC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tuba City, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA266.md): Cessna T337G · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2025 · N289 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power to one of the airplane’s two engines. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s loading of the airplane beyond its maximum gross…
- [NTSB ERA25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA264.md): Cessna 150 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N8503G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA239.md): Luscombe 8A · Newaygo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N71790 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA184.md): Cessna 180E · Rockford, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2025 · N2680Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA208.md): Beech E90 · New Century, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2025 · N1UC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning that resulted in a loss of engine power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight that resulted in diminished…
- [NTSB WPR25LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA176.md): Cessna 182M · Willow Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2025 · N71450 · 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 ERA25LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA217.md): Piper PA-23 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2025 · N2109P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power to both of the airplane’s engines due to fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN25LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA193.md): Cessna 177B · Columbus, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2025 · N177LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA210.md): Vans RV-12 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2025 · N813JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA194.md): Cessna 172 · Hastings, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2025 · N127EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA176.md): Beech C90 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2025 · N501MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB ERA25LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA162.md): Ruys Nicholas G RV-8 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2025 · N8EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA143.md): Hiller UH12-ET · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2025 · N6006K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation.
- [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 CEN25LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA129.md): Stemme S10-VT · Kiowa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2025 · N237DB · 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 CEN25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA121.md): Cessna 150J · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2025 · N7486S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing into wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN25LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA099.md): Cessna 172N · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2025 · N2913E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor flight planning and decision making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA099.md): Cessna 140 · Salome, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N4185N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN25LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA091.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Ennis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2025 · N334LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA107.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 30, 2025 · N8ZT
  > On January 30, 2025, at 1034 eastern standard time, an Aviat Inc Pitts S-2B, N8ZT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fellsmere, Florida. The private pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA080.md): Luscombe 8 · Omaha, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2025 · N71586 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA097.md): Jonathan C Eggers Challenger II · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2025 · N938SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA073.md): Cessna 150D · Temple City, CA · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2025 · N5943T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the fuel quantities the fuel measuring dip stick measured and inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

## 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") = 2025
  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=2025

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