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:

A significant number of incidents involved various forms of engine failure or loss of power, frequently leading to forced landings.
Multiple accidents resulted in substantial damage or fatalities due to loss of control, often occurring during critical flight phases like takeoff and landing, or compounded by adverse environmental conditions.
Other mechanical issues, including fuel system malfunctions, landing gear collapse, an in-flight breakup, and a non-fully latched door, contributed to several accidents.

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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.