# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series: 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. Page 1 of 2 · 66 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX07CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA145.md): Piper J3C-65 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N145RL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA161.md): Mueller Stewart Headwind B · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N64MF · Substantial damage > The fuel starvation leading to the loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's insufficient information on the fuel system and the sign that had to be circumnavigated during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA023.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N39971 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. - [NTSB ANC05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA006.md): Piper J-3 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N92469 · Substantial damage > An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a… - [NTSB FTW04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA124.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N3708E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture in-flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factor were the wind gusts and the crosswind. - [NTSB NYC01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA118.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brewer, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N9267E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in insufficient fuel in the forward tank and loss of engine power during the climb. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after the engine failure, which resulted in an… - [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272.md): Porterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N25563 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA102.md): Piper J-3 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N88283 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system, the airplane's lack of the required center fuel tank quick drain, and the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB ANC97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA038.md): Luscombe 8A · Kake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N1295K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented, and rocks and boulders in the emergency landing… - [NTSB IAD96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA097.md): Piper J-3 · Ashton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N58379 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB CHI96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N84124 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane. - [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N84935 · Destroyed > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA212.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N1027K · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed. - [NTSB NYC95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA131.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N43705 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent… - [NTSB SEA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA098.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N96202 · Substantial damage > Carburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB NYC94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA140.md): Aces High Cuby B · Waterbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N2282Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA215.md): Piper J4A · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · Substantial damage > Fuel system starvation due to the pilot's failure to secure the engine fuel primer. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA007.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N44492 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA313.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N95907 · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB DEN93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2915E · Substantial damage > Total loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA162.md): Aeronca 65-CA · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N36831 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed switching of the fuel tank selector, the engine failure from fuel starvation and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA052.md): Aeronca L-3C · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1990 · N52350 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI91DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM02.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · North Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N44350 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining sufficient airspeed and entering into an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident were fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not selecting a proper fuel tank selector position. - [NTSB LAX90LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA285.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N67755 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion, due the certified flight instructors improper preflight inspection. - [NTSB DEN90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG01.md): Adams Boredom Fighter · Finley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N317MA · Substantial damage > A power loss due to fuel exahustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. A factor was the ditch in which touchdown occurred. - [NTSB MKC89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA192.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N10GF · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N60FU · Substantial damage > Improper repair of the fuel cap (seal) by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel system (cap) vent and subsequent fuel starvation, and his failure to see-and-avoid the telephone line. The telephone (transmission) line was a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA153.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N43562 · Substantial damage > The aircraft fuel supply was contaminated by water and the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB SEA89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA185.md): Aeronca 65-C · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N22137 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB LAX89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA162.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N84745 · Substantial damage > The pilots improper use of carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB MIA89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA129.md): Luscombe 8A · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N311P · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination. A related factor was the tree. - [NTSB FTW89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N1790E · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the occurrence were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB DEN88FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA186.md): Luscombe 8A · Dimock, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N71572 · Destroyed > The plt was giving airplane rides to some neighbors from his private airstrip. He had just taken off with a new pax. A witness reported observing the acft skimming close to the ground after liftoff, and then the acft climbed quickly. The acft then banked… - [NTSB FTW88DPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPA05.md): Luscombe 8A · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N25236 · Substantial damage > The airplane was on downwind when the pilot pulled on the carburetor heat and reduced the RPM. When he reapplied power, the engine would not respond. During the forced landing, the pilot got the airplane on the airport but hit the right wing and tailwheel on… - [NTSB CHI88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA142.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N84405 · Substantial damage > The pilot was picking up the aircraft after being serviced when approximately 20 minutes after taking off the engine quit. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the landing sequence the aircraft contacted some trees at the edge… - [NTSB BFO88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA055.md): Aeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damage > Loss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA007.md): Piper J3 · Island Falls, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N92440 · Destroyed > The Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel… - [NTSB ATL87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA246.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N92191 · Substantial damage > The flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted… - [NTSB LAX87DVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVM02.md): Bowers Flybaby 1A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1987 · N792JB · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flt in an experimental acft, during the takeoff roll, the eng sputtered, however, the plt continued the flt. After takeoff at aprx 30 ft the eng sputtered again. The plt made a sharp 45 deg turn which put him on downwind, however, the acft… - [NTSB LAX87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA031.md): Luscombe 8A · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1986 · N71745 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The plt indicated that he retarded the throttle and applied the carburetor heat to descend from 3,000 to 2,000 ft when the engine quit. He was unable to restart the… - [NTSB MIA87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA010.md): Buhl LA-1 · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N320Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had reached an alt of about 50 ft when the eng quit. He stated that while he was attempting to determine the cause of the problem, he stopped flying the acft & permitted a high sink rate to develop which was not arrested prior to the… - [NTSB MKC87LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA001.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N84911 · Substantial damage > The PIC rptd eng failure while in cruise flt. The student PIC suspected carb icing as the cause of the eng failure. No mechanical pblm was discovered during the eng inspection. The icing probability charts indicated that carburetor icing was likely in the… - [NTSB ANC86FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA085.md): Piper L-4H · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N58988 · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic stated the engine oil pressure gauge began flickering, so he elected to land and during the descent the engine failed. He landed downwind in 20 knot winds and during the landing roll, across tundra/mud the airplane's wheels struck a large… - [NTSB ATL86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA159.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N28044 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while on downwind the engine started to run rough. The plt applied carburetor heat and the engine quit. A turn toward a landing area was made; however, the acft collided with trees. Weather conditions at the time were favorable for… - [NTSB DEN86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N85255 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng quit during the initial climbout and the acft was substantially damaged during the subsequent forced landing. Post accident inspection disclosed the gascolator was broken which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB LAX86LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA132.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Standfield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N3236E · Substantial damage > An Aeronca chief collided with a telephone pole on landing roll on a dirt road after a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot reported that he was delayed approximately 45 minutes awaiting takeoff clearance by ground control with the engine running.… - [NTSB NYC85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA217.md): Piper J-3 · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N35515 · Substantial damage > Acft ran out of fuel while plt was returning to orange co arpt. Plt almost froze on controls when acft engine stopped running. Plt overshot emerg landing fcd and hit trees. - [NTSB CHI85LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA202.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N44345 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft experienced a total loss of power & made an emerg landing into a corn field. Investigation disclosed that there was no gas in the carburetor. The plt stated that there was about 10 gals in the acft prior to takeoff. No fuel was… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17003&occurrence=353&page=2 ## 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 ('17003') 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=17003&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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