diff --git a/backend/api.test/Database/DatabaseUtilities.cs b/backend/api.test/Database/DatabaseUtilities.cs
index 6cc693575..24009663a 100644
--- a/backend/api.test/Database/DatabaseUtilities.cs
+++ b/backend/api.test/Database/DatabaseUtilities.cs
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ public async Task<MissionRun> NewMissionRun(
                 Status = MissionStatus.Pending,
                 DesiredStartTime = DateTime.Now,
                 Area = area,
+                Tasks = [],
                 Map = new MapMetadata(),
                 InstallationCode = installationCode
             };