N237DBSTEMME GMBH & CO S10-VT2025-03-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

STEMME GMBH & CO S10-VTS/N: 11-045

Summary

On March 15, 2025, a Stemme Gmbh & Co S10-VT (N237DB) was involved in an incident near Kiowa, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N237DB.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 15, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA129
Location
Kiowa, CO
Event ID
20250317199868
Coordinates
39.366300, -104.526050
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STEMME GMBH & CO
Serial Number
11-045
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
S10-VTS10S
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
S10-VT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SAMSON PHILIP C
Address
3203 ACKLEN AVE
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37212-3215
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA129