# NTSB investigations: Continental E185 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA016.md): Beech D35 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2006 · N2843V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA117.md): Beech A35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N8428A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and failure to follow procedures and directives in the Pilot Operating Handbook listed by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB NYC01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA032.md): Navion A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N675JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in…
- [NTSB FTW00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA271.md): Temco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N1689B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.
- [NTSB IAD99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA002.md): Navion A · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N4285K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and subsequent failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA212.md): North American Navion · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N1400Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper reinstallation of the fuel selector valve handle, which led to the selection of the wrong fuel tank and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA149.md): Beech D35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N940MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA119.md): Beech C35 · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2PA · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…
- [NTSB FTW95FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA300.md): Beech C35 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB NYC95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA116.md): Ryan Navion A · Taunton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N4285K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA022.md): Beech B35 · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N5005C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly operate the airplane's fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his improper emergency procedure for restarting the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and…
- [NTSB LAX90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA071.md): North American Navion · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N727G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane and departed on the accident flight with minimal fuel.
- [NTSB MIA89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA011.md): Beech 35 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N4553V · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated the acft was topped with 30 gals of auto fuel prior to departing for the open house at mcdill afb. The flt to mcdill was normal. Before departure, about 1/2 inch of water was drained from the fuel system during preflt inspection. At about 300…
- [NTSB DEN88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA140.md): Beech C35 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N8930A · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff and while cruise flight, the eng lost pwr. The fuel pressure gauge indicated o PSI. The plt switched on the electric fuel pump. The eng did not respond. The plt activated the auxiliary (wobble) pump and switched fuel tanks. The eng still…
- [NTSB MKC88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA105.md): Beech 35C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N5878C · Substantial damage
  > Arriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10…
- [NTSB LAX87FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA291.md): Navion A · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N4388K · Substantial damage
  > During a pleasure cross country flt, the eng sputtered then regained full pwr. The plt turned toward a nearby arpt and was cleared to land. En route to the arpt the engine lost full power. When the pilot thought he could make the rwy he extended the landing…
- [NTSB FTW87LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA188.md): Beech 35 · Richwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N470MC · Substantial damage
  > The acft impacted a tree after a forced landing to a field near Richwood, Texas. The pilot stated that he was on final approach to the airport when the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The fuel selector was on the right tank at the time of the accident.…
- [NTSB MIA87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA167.md): North American Navion · Defuniak Spring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1987 · N4007K · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that after takeoff, at aprx 500 ft, the eng lost power. He then turned on the electric fuel pump in an attempt to restore it. Unable, he then elected to land the acft, during which, it collided with trees, fell to the ground & came to rest.…
- [NTSB CHI87DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM06.md): Navion A · Baldwin, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1987 · N4961C · Substantial damage
  > After beginning a level off at aprx 6000 ft, the acft engine stopped. During the forced landing the acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/2 mile west of the arpt. An examination of the wreckage revealed that both wing tanks were empty and the…
- [NTSB LAX86LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA254.md): North American Navion A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N91608 · Substantial damage
  > The acft's engine failed aprx 10 minutes after takeoff. The acft collided with a utility pole during the forced landing that followed. Post accident inpsection of the acft revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the aux tank. The main fuel tanks were…
- [NTSB MIA84FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA161.md): Beech 35 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1984 · N2830V · Destroyed
  > The eng lost power when the acft was on final apch to land. The plt stated that he then switched fuel tanks, activated the electric fuel boost pump & worked the related wobble pump as fast as he could, but was unable to restore eng power. Subsequently, the…
- [NTSB MKC83FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA214.md): Beech C35 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N5843C · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, the eng quit running & he was unable to glide to the rwy. Reportedly, the acft touched down in a vacant lot about 75 ft short & 15 ft below the level of the end of the rwy. After touching down, it…
- [NTSB FTW83LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA080.md): Beech B35 · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1983 · N8849A · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a tree during rollout after a forced landing following engine power loss on final approach. The pilot said he was one and a half miles out on final at 200 ft AGL when the engine quit. He was operating on the right main fuel tank. He…
- [NTSB LAX83FVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVD03.md): Beech B35 · Linden, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N5236C · Destroyed
  > The aircraft engine lost power during a night cross-country. The pilot was forced to land in a grove of young walnut trees. The aircraft hit with one wing low and spun around. All motion stopped in a very short distance. An examination revealed that both fuel…

## 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 ('17014')
    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=17014&occurrence=353

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