# NTSB investigations: Fuel system, general

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 CEN26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA221.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Gause, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N4990X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the separated wing fuel tank screen and sealant debris in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB ERA25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA188.md): Cessna 172RG · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2025 · N6386V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN25LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA101.md): Cessna 177A · Farlinville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N30413 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.
- [NTSB WPR25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N55641 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet.
- [NTSB CEN25LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA009.md): Quicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N2490H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.
- [NTSB CEN24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA344.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N36008 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA281.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N272JT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN24LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA216.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N45123 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB WPR24LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA148.md): Kjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2024 · N605GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA152.md): Cessna 172 · Opelika, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2024 · N863AU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly.
- [NTSB ERA24LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA099.md): Swissdrones Operating SDO 50 V2 · Antioch, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2024 · N780PA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a reduction of fuel flow for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the UAS manufacturer’s lack of instructions for a partial loss of engine power landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA056.md): Vans RV8 · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 16, 2023 · N6948L · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination from the pilot’s improper application of a sealant to the fuel tank, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA050.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2023 · N8274H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA337.md): Piper PA32 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2023 · N898CP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA290.md): Beech 23 · Coolin, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2023 · N2362Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA322.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Waupun, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2023 · N415JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN23LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA344.md): Beech A36 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2023 · N36900 · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the left fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident of the pilot’s failure to use his checklist to address the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA250.md): Champion 7EC · Waunakee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N80461 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture.
- [NTSB ERA23FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA258.md): Cirrus SR22 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2023 · C-GNMT · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine indication during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and parachute deployment at an altitude too low for the system to operate effectively. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA176.md): AkroTech Giles G-202 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · C-GXGS · Substantial damage
  > A fire that resulted from venting fuel coming into contact with hot exhaust surfaces or exhaust gases. Contributing to the fire was the design and location of the main tank fuel vent.
- [NTSB WPR23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA162.md): Cessna R182 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2023 · N4166C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR23LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA097.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2023 · N202WM · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the hardware retaining the adjustment screw in the N2 topping governor lever and roller assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA081.md): Pitts Model 12 · Conroe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2023 · N512P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure of the fuel pump was an unknown non-ferrous metallic debris that was noted throughout the airplane’s fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA23LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA101.md): Cessna 340A · Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2023 · N824BC · Substantial damage
  > A fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines.
- [NTSB WPR23LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA017.md): Cessna 177RG · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2022 · N747ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA337.md): Cessna 180 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N3135D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel.
- [NTSB CEN22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA215.md): Grumman American Avn. G-164 · Whiskerville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N178LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system…
- [NTSB CEN22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA186.md): Piper PA32R · Loogootee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2022 · N4303P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and subsequent failure of an internal component in the fuel servo that prevented adequate fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA194.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2022 · N8891N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane and engine by maintenance personnel, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and runup.
- [NTSB WPR22FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA094.md): Dassault Mirage F1 CR · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 10, 2022 · N633AX · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the airplane was serviced with the correct amount of fuel, the failure of maintenance personnel and the pilot to adequately check the airplane’s…
- [NTSB WPR22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA076.md): Cessna 172H · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N8056L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to remove all water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the fuel caps, which allowed…
- [NTSB ERA22LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Labelle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N3098M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel system modification, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA362.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N502CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue low-level aerial application flight maneuvers after the low fuel warning light illuminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA265.md): Cessna 180K · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N13159 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [NTSB ERA21LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA190.md): Cessna 182M · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2021 · N91606 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA107.md): Hughes OH-6A · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N6639R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel cell outlet valve.
- [NTSB WPR21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA019.md): Glasair III · Hayward, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N1YX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.
- [NTSB ERA21LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA005.md): Fokker DR1 · Wake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2020 · N512FH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the improper installation of the ram air fuel vent tube, which resulted in the tube separating from the airplane during taxi and subsequent negative pressure inside the fuel tank.
- [NTSB ERA20LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA261.md): Cessna 177RG · Salinas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N1813Q · Substantial damage
  > Contamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA276.md): Rockwell S2R R1340 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N3104S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a fuel vent line during maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR20LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA212.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N6328D · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carbon buildup in the No. 4 cylinder resulting from the pilot’s inadequate mixture-leaning procedures.
- [NTSB CEN20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA216.md): Team 1600R · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2020 · N827WS · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an improperly sized clamp on the fuel supply line, which allowed air to enter the supply line, a subsequent loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA201.md): Jabiru J250-SP · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N619J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel leak that could not be identified since the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB ERA20LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA160.md): Hughes 369 · Pylesville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2020 · N9159F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a conductor wire. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter’s inappropriate configuration for the type of…
- [NTSB CEN20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA148.md): Beech 36 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N66FN · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR20LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA119.md): Robinson R44 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N725GT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube.
- [NTSB CEN20FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA096.md): Beech A36 · Rogers, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N3266Q · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance that resulted in improper torque to the engine-driven fuel pump inlet fitting, which led to a loss of engine power and forced landing into unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA231.md): Piper PA46 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N811SK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as the result of a higher-than-expected fuel quantity reduction. Contributing was the pilot’s continued flight away from his selected precautionary landing site after identification of a fuel emergency,…

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01022800'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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