No fatalities

15 Mar 2025: STEMME GMBH & CO S10-VT — Kiowa, CO

Kiowa, CO, United States

On 15 Mar 2025, a STEMME GMBH & CO S10-VT was involved in an aviation accident near Kiowa, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

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

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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