Final NTSB investigations
772 cases where the sequence of events included Fuel exhaustion.
Cases, newest first
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.NTSB ERA25FA008Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 336 · Savannah, GAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power to both engines.NTSB ERA25LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDitsler Paul A Dakota Hawk · Nicklesville, GAThe 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 ERA25LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot’s inattention to refueling during turn-around operations which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA390Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC24LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.NTSB CEN24LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Grand Island, NEThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.NTSB CEN24LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Borger, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA367Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRedfield Thomas C RV-6A · Trinity, VAThe pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Bend, ORA failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA359Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sussex, NJThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Beaufort, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB WPR24LA218Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTL Ultralight Sting RG · Rio Linda, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was a fuel quantity indication that was inconsistent with the actual fuel state of the airplane, which likely led the pilot to overestimate the amount of fuel remaining onboard.NTSB WPR24LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Spokane Valley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24LA205Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportReplica PA-12 Replica · Douglas, WYA loss of power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to calibrate the fuel flow indicator.NTSB WPR24LA212Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Lemoore, CAThe pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing.NTSB ERA24LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Eastham, MAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Gypsum, COThe failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain.NTSB WPR24LA167Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Modesto, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel selector at low fuel levels.NTSB ERA24LA225Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNickle C R Acro II · Milford, NJThe pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24FA123Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Derner, CAThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the airplane’s impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Farmington, CAThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Dunnellon, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Everett, WAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pierson, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA102Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Terrell, TXThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Franklin, PAThe pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Forney, TXThe 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 WPR24LA048Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Hungry Horse, MTThe 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 WPR24LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Woodland, WAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24FA037Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna P210N · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of recent instrument flight.NTSB ANC24LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight.NTSB WPR24LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmazon.Com Services MK27-2 · Pendleton, ORThe operator’s use of an insufficiently charged battery that resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Lamar, COThe 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 CEN24LA022Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Iola, KSThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172C · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to adequately confirm the fuel quantity before departure, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jonesboro, GABoth 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 CEN23LA406Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B200 · Elk Grove Village, ILThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to go around with minimum fuel.NTSB ERA23LA388Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRemos GX · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN23LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Neola, IAThe 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 ERA23LA338Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStephen J Moorman Just Aircraft Highla · Edenton, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA336Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Henderson, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure there was adequate fuel onboard before departure, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Manatí, PRThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ritchfield, UTThe pilot’s improper preflight planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC23LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12S · Igiugig, AKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA303Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAldinger Albert John Cozy Mark III · McDermitt, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.