NTSB Reports

At about 1950 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Night visual conditions prevailed. While en route, the pilot determined adequate fuel to complete the flight as planned was not aboard. The right fuel tank apparently failed to feed the engine. While preparing to land, the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field, during which the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Many incidents involved a loss (total or partial) of engine power, frequently leading to forced landings.
A significant number of accidents occurred during critical flight phases, such as takeoff and initial climb.
Several of the reported incidents resulted in fatal injuries to pilots and/or passengers, often due to loss of control or impact with terrain.

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December 1, 2015, Englewood, Colo.

While en route, the pilot determined adequate fuel to complete the flight as planned was not aboard. The right fuel tank apparently failed to feed the engine. While preparing to land, the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field, during which the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.