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March 15, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA129 · STEMME GMBH & CO S10-VT (N237DB)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Fuel planning-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid level
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Inspection-Preflight inspection-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA129
AircraftSTEMME GMBH & CO S10-VT
RegistrationN237DB
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.3663, -104.5261
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