# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series: Loss of engine power(partial) - 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA005.md): Cessna 150D · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N4570U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA287.md): Cessna 150L · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2007 · N19298 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA119.md): Cessna 150G · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N3815J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA149.md): Cessna 150J · Farmington, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N60571 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper procedures/directives, and the delayed activation of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough/uneven and…
- [NTSB DEN03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA146.md): Cessna 150F · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N8065F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA129.md): Cessna 150H · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…
- [NTSB MIA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Jessup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N6098G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA020.md): Cessna 150L · Powells Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA149.md): Cessna 150M · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N704TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA084.md): Cessna 150D · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA027.md): Cessna 150G · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N2669J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.
- [NTSB IAD01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Lusby, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N21964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA095.md): Cessna 150D · Slanesville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N974CA · Substantial damage
  > a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA073.md): Cessna A150K · Cabo Rojo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N5915J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the airplane colliding with a fence and nosing over during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA311.md): Cessna 150H · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N50318 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water) and the pilot exceeding his landing field distance. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his having to select an unsuitable landing area, the short landing area, and the marsh.
- [NTSB NYC00LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA262.md): Cessna 150L · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N10825 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA100.md): Cessna 150H · Dandridge, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N6753S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's…
- [NTSB MIA00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA076.md): Cessna 150L · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N11567 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA212.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N2475J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA185.md): Cessna 150 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N714HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was determined to be the density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA069.md): Cessna 150H · Nemo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N152PA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the obstructed fuel vent line and fuel cap vent.
- [NTSB CHI97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA179.md): Cessna A150M · Cumberland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N9842J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use (or improper use of) carburetor heat. Factors associated with the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of airspeed (or altitude) to clear an obstruction (barn) without stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA172.md): Cessna 150K · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N5738G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the icing (weather) condition and sign(s) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB IAD97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA050.md): Cessna 150 · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1997 · N7811E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA035.md): Hoster/Volmer VJ22 (Sportsman) · Seminole, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N2921 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner, and fuel contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA033.md): Cessna 150H · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N6532S · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA097.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N704XQ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA067.md): Cessna 150 · Clarkston, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N50765 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factor(s) were: carburetor icing weather conditions and rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA099.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N704AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA049.md): Cessna 150F · Oshtemo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N7058F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ANC93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA011.md): Cessna 150G · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1992 · N3144X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) in flight planning/decision to attempt a down wind forced landing in high surface wind conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA017.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N3366J · Substantial damage
  > The water in the aircraft fuel as a result of the improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA103.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stalling of the airplane and an inadequate altitude in which he could recover. Factor relating to the accident was the water in the fuel.
- [NTSB NYC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA109.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1793Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying…
- [NTSB SEA92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA052.md): Cessna 150L · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1992 · N11568 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB LAX92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1992 · N8580J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to properly use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: 1) weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and 2) the lack of suitable terrain to complete the forced…
- [NTSB CHI91LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Camden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1991 · N4400U · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and presence of static power lines.
- [NTSB FTW91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA130.md): Cessna 150G · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N8585J · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing. Factors were the pilot's continued operation with a known engine deficiency and the owner/operator's failure to perform needed maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX91LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA216.md): Cessna C-150L · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N6583G · Substantial damage
  > The pilots neglect to calculate the aircrafts fuel consumption and his failure to service the aircraft with fuel prior to the last takeoff. The wire across the aircrafts flight path during the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA055.md): Cessna 150J · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N51100 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ10.md): Homebuilt Midget Mustang M1 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N40PW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss, a compromised fuel vent system, and improper installation of the plumbing in the fuel vent system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA267.md): Cessna 150J · Jamul, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N446VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA256.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N1398Q · Destroyed
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N66425 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N6348S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA046.md): Cessna 150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, unfavorable wind, and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA169.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N8256F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in a partial, non-mechanical power loss from carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA163.md): Cessna 150J · Putnam, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N60263 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in reduced power for takeoff. The obstructions (hangar & trees) and weather conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVM03.md): Beard Varieze · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 13, 1988 · N226RB · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed 200 ft short of the rwy in a pond and nosed over. Witnesses heard the sounds of low power. Evidence of low/no power was shown by the prop. Investigation revealed that unapproved engine mods were made by pilot/owner. An untested carb heat…

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## 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 ('17020')
    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" = 354))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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