# NTSB investigations: Engine fuel and control

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 CEN26LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA211.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N15291 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA151.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2026 · N7081H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure that the throttle cable was properly secured to the carburetor, which resulted an inflight separation of the throttle cable and the pilots’ inability to control the engine.
- [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105.md): Piper J3C · Brimfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA056.md): Rotorway Exec · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · C-GBZD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper securing hardware installation, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2025 · N4282F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA242.md): Cessna 182 · Nahunta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N4953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane, which resulted in fire due to an unsecured carburetor bowl drain plug.
- [NTSB ERA25LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2025 · N9117L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA025.md): Cessna 172A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N7274T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…
- [NTSB CEN25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N504AF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…
- [NTSB ERA25LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA062.md): Alexander S Rolinski BOT Journey · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2024 · N814B · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate a buildup of oxides in one of the engine’s carburetors, which resulted in the seizure of the carburetor’s piston slide and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA25LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA047.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2024 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while operating the engine at low power and in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA040.md): Cessna 172I · Mayer, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N8390L · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA043.md): Cessna 310K · Alcoa, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2024 · N143MG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine throttle control shaft bushing during taxi, resulting in a full asymmetric power condition and a taxiway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA041.md): Anderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2024 · N620GA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA25LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA011.md): Saint Glasair II SFT · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N952W · Substantial damage
  > The installation of a non-failsafe coupler that resulted in the separation of the throttle cable from the throttle arm and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA378.md): Piper PA32 · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2024 · N31407 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten the fuel supply line B-nut at the fuel servo.
- [NTSB WPR24LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA314.md): Cessna U206G · West Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2024 · N6522Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 4 cylinder fuel injection assembly tube and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA380.md): Piper PA32 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N6FT · Substantial damage
  > The undetected worn internal parts of the on-condition carburetor, which restricted movement of the float, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s delayed reduction of the throttle when performing a forced…
- [NTSB ANC24FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA092.md): Jon Bergstedt JP Flyer · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N1202Y · Destroyed
  > The installation of an improperly sized fuel line that did not allow for adequate fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA350.md): Cessna 172 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N20747 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.
- [NTSB ERA24LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Hickory Valley, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N802JF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control unit bellows, which resulted in the fuel valve moving to minimum fuel flow.
- [NTSB CEN24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA337.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…
- [NTSB WPR24LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA294.md): Luscombe 8 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N71899 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA313.md): Grumman G164 · Dyess, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2024 · N6569 · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the carburetor and the malfunction of left magneto which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA330.md): Raytheon A36 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N934PC · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the airplane’s fuel system with debris, which resulted in restricted fuel flow through multiple fuel injectors and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA286.md): Piper PA46 · Radisson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N4646G · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated mechanic’s failure to properly tighten and torque the fuel system pressure test port cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA241.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Herriman, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2024 · N6960 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper idle setting of the helicopter’s engine. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the instructor’s reduction of engine power past that recommended by…
- [NTSB CEN24LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA242.md): Cessna 310R · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N5080J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine induction coupling during takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power and an uncommanded left yaw/roll due to asymmetrical thrust and increased drag, from which the pilot had insufficient altitude to recover…
- [NTSB CEN24LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA236.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N87AQ · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate adjustment of fuel flow, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA205.md): Replica PA-12 Replica · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2024 · N406Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to calibrate the fuel flow indicator.
- [NTSB CEN24FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA218.md): Cessna 172 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 12, 2024 · N656MA · Substantial damage
  > The fuel pump manufacturer’s improper torquing of screws on the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a disruption in the fuel system and a loss of engine power on initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA24LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA257.md): Piper PA28 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N15363 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA193.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Covert, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2024 · N15189 · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the fuel control unit, which resulted in air leakage and a loss of control of fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR24LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA146.md): Robert Sterling 4P · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2024 · N78GP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.
- [NTSB ERA24LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA203.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N7535Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s inadvertent use of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA130.md): James E Davidson JR Rans S-7S Courier · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N599YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unintentional use of a winter-blend fuel that was susceptible to vaporization, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s undersized fuel lines, which limited the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA158.md): Jacobson SE5A Replica · Luther, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N124BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA137.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2024 · N280WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper manual engine mixture management which resulted in a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s improper setting of the idle mixture adjustment and the pilot’s decision to take off with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB WPR24LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA093.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Garey, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2024 · N2618W · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly check the torque paint on a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in the loosening of the B-nut, a loss of engine power at a low altitude, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA080.md): Swanson R/Swanson S RV-6 · Concord, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N30AK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a separated fuel line and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's medical condition and the effects of multiple impairing substances.
- [NTSB WPR24LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA074.md): Beck Michael J Sonex · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2024 · N920MB · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination within the fuel regulator air-reference system, which resulted in improper fuel metering and a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA088.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2024 · N204TX · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel control unit control lever arm, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA077.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Washington, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2023 · N678MJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin, which likely increased the severity of the ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA066.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2023 · N907L · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 4 inner main bearing cap screw and connecting rod bolts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure were the low material strength of the inner main bearing cap screw and the increased loads on the…
- [NTSB ERA24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA043.md): Lancair IV · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N37MB · Substantial damage
  > A rapid throttle advancement after a period of idling, which resulted in a flooded engine and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA040.md): Bell Andy Skyraider II · Limington, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2023 · N90AB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel pump to adequately supply fuel to the engine due to significant corrosion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA016.md): Cessna 172L · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N7716G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor.
- [NTSB ENG24FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24FA003.md): Boeing 767-300F · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N287FE · Minor damage
  > A high-pressure fuel leak from a gap in the bolted flange interface between the main fuel pump’s fuel crossover supply tube and the hydromechanical unit idler adapter pad, which resulted in the crossover tube flange bolts partially pulling out and allowing…
- [NTSB ERA23LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA360.md): Brown Benjamin C Challenger II · Moultonborough, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N2480Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loss of compression in one of the engine’s two cylinders.
- [NTSB WPR23FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA299.md): Czech Sport SportCruiser · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 2, 2023 · N384SC · Destroyed
  > The misalignment of the carburetor piston slides, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an emergency landing, leading to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

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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", '010573'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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