The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
NTSB Accidents
Plane ends up in bay after pilot positions fuel selector in wrong place
The pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
First solo ends in fire
The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Pilot seriously injured after VFR turns into IMC
The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.
Improper fuel planning leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Pilot hits parked airplane after losing control on landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked airplane.
Precautionary landing ends in seriously injured pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing which, resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Improper checklist use bends Beech
The pilot’s improper checklist use, which resulted in an electrical malfunction and subsequent gear up landing.
Non-certificated pilot and airplane crash on takeoff
A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.









