# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL): Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA116.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Warrenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N50ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB NYC04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA111.md): Black Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N917JB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB SEA03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA197.md): Thompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N6611 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA186.md): S. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N82536 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA211.md): Pieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N164JR · Substantial damage
  > The improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA120.md): Yadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N42KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA278.md): Gremminger 532 Commander · Ste. Genevieve, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N609CE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB MIA99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA045.md): Quicksilver MXL-2 · Humacao, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N6153E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a synthetic oil that is not recommended by the engine manufacturer when premixing his two cycle gasoline/oil fuel mixture, resulting is a total loss of engine power due to decreased lubricating properties, and the subsequent forced landing…
- [NTSB CHI98LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA334.md): Culver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N6269R · Substantial damage
  > a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…
- [NTSB NYC97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA162.md): Simpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7156X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA281.md): Graham Falcon XP · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N647AA · Substantial damage
  > blockage of the fuel system vent in the fuel cap, when the pilot overtorqued the fuel cap during his preflight check, which restricted fuel flow to the engine. The pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA215.md): Loehle-Avia 5151RG · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N5151N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the design/location of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB FTW95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA285.md): Meyer Pulsar XP · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N912XP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the power loss.
- [NTSB NYC95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA016.md): Angel Avid/Heavy Hauler · Sutton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N740FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the fuel selector on the proper position.
- [NTSB CHI94DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEP01.md): Krotje Kolb Mark III · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N393PK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of carburetor heat for the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the weather condition, which was favorable for formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI93DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP03.md): Kit Fox IV · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N127RF · Substantial damage
  > the improper modification of the fuel system by the pilot-in-command. A factor was bockage of the fuel system screen.
- [NTSB MIA92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA155.md): Dewitt, Richard A. Kitfox · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N70629 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine due to fuel contamination resulting in a forced landing in a grove at which time the aircraft struck trees.
- [NTSB BFO92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA089.md): Madsen Rans S-12 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA174.md): Schrader, Edward A · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N62KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG11.md): Gary Williams Avid Flyer · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N275G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to select the correct position of the fuel selector. Contributing to the accident was operation with a known dead battery.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP03.md): James A Nelson ZEN AIR CH701 · Raymond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N360JN · Substantial damage
  > Manufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel drain. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's disregarding the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL87DEI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI07.md): Eipper MX2 · Newbury, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N3924L · Substantial damage
  > The ultralight had not been flown for 8 months. Plt rpted that after takeoff the eng quit. Fuel had not been added since prior oct. Examination of eng revealed cracks in the exhaust system, evidence of overheating and recent scoring of cylinders. Witness…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('09050')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=09050&occurrence=353

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