# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series: Loss of engine power

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 DFW07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA070.md): Cessna 172B · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2007 · N2629U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's failure to follow the appropriate procedures to preclude carburetor ice in known carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA052.md): Cessna 172D · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N2599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA184.md): Cessna 172F · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N8829U · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA099.md): Cessna 172H · Ringgold, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N8084L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA165.md): Cessna C172F · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N8513U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA158.md): Cessna 172C · Saint Cloud, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N1814Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA157.md): Cessna 172F · Haleyville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N5320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.
- [NTSB NYC05FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA138.md): Cessna 172C · Winthrop, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N1680Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA150.md): Globe GC-1B · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N2219S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.
- [NTSB ATL05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA074.md): Cessna 172H · Oakwood, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N1643F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.
- [NTSB DFW05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Nachogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N12CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA041.md): Cessna 172B · Princeton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8211X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N8203U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA037.md): Cessna 172H · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2004 · N2663L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.
- [NTSB MIA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA176.md): Cessna 172F · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N8578U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA082.md): Cessna 172H · Callao, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N275SW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Camden, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N3287L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA107.md): Cessna 172E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N5383T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA081.md): Cessna 172F · Lynxville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N5527R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA295.md): Cessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N5792A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA219.md): Cessna 172C · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N1860Y · Substantial damage
  > The procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor icing, the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2001 · N8984B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing on a gravel road. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat and the loose gravel.
- [NTSB MIA00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA015.md): Cessna 172G · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N1171F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA256.md): Cessna 172E · Emeryville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N5784T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to have all appropriate flight manuals aboard the airplane and the low…
- [NTSB ATL99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA059.md): Cessna 172 · Florala, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N8968B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination with water.
- [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA150.md): Cessna 172E · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3553S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA281.md): Cessna 172H · Pierce, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N1686F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA041.md): Cessna 172D · Rineyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N2315U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA391.md): Cessna 172D · Prim, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N2519U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inability to initiate a flare due to the fracture of the yoke assembly, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA023.md): Cessna 172F · Cross Plains, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N7969U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6979X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N8242B · Substantial damage
  > A complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA361.md): Cessna 172G · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1991 · N5921R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the installation of a non standard propeller for which no performance charts were available.
- [NTSB ANC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N4305L · Substantial damage
  > Water (or ice) contamination of the aircraft's fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: snow covered terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · Destroyed
  > The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.
- [NTSB CHI88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA212.md): Cessna 172F · Crandon, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1988 · N5318R · Substantial damage
  > During cruise flight in deteriorating meteorological conditions, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed emergency procedures, was unable to restart the engine, and executed a forced landing in a clover field. The aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA105.md): Cessna 175 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N90134 · Substantial damage
  > After reducing power in order to land onto the runway a total loss of power occurred. The aircraft was landed short of the ruwnay and during landing roll a ditch was struck collapsing the right main and nose gear. Aircraft inspection revealed 2 2/3 gallons of…
- [NTSB BFO88LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA042.md): Cessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N4022V · Substantial damage
  > The acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was…
- [NTSB ATL87LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA197.md): Cessna 172G · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N1162F · Destroyed
  > During approach the pilot noticed that he was too high and fast for a normal approach. He reduced power and slowed the aircraft and increased the descent rate to attempt the landing. When he attempted to add power and arrest the increasing descent rate the…
- [NTSB MKC87LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA098.md): Cessna 172F · Blythville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1987 · N8800U · Substantial damage
  > The eng started to slow down ten miles from the destination arpt and despite emergency measures, it stopped two miles out. The forced landing was in a plowed field and when the nose wheel dug in, the acft flipped forward to the inverted position. The…
- [NTSB LAX86LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA334.md): Cessna 172 · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N8976B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of a Cessna 172 flew low over a reservoir with the engine stopped. The aircraft was observed to make a hard right turn stall and descend into the water. The uninjured pilot exited the sinking aircraft and was rescued by some nearby fishermen. They…
- [NTSB MIA86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA167.md): Cessna 172 · Windermere, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N7850X · Substantial damage
  > After leveling off at an alt of aprx 1000 ft the eng of the float plane failed for undetermined causes. The plt selected a small lake on which to land and a glide was established. The plt stated that he lowered the flaps too soon & the left wing struck trees.…
- [NTSB MIA86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA089.md): Cessna 172G · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N3870L · Substantial damage
  > The flt had been cruising on the right fuel tank. During the descent, carb heat and rich mixture was selected. The eng quit and the plt selected both fuel tanks. Eng pwr was restored briefly during the descent, but not enough to sustain flt. A forced landing…
- [NTSB NYC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA047.md): Cessna 172 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N3530S · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr during a takeoff climb. The plt reported that the pwr loss resulted from carb ice.
- [NTSB ATL85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N5221F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a descent to 2100 ft, intermediate level offs were made at 5000, 4000, & 3000 ft. he stated that at 2200 ft, carb heat was removed & power was applied for the level off. However, when the throttle was advanced, the eng began…
- [NTSB MIA85LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA124.md): Cessna 172 · Big Pine Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N1814Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while in cruise flt at about 1200 ft & 2300 RPM the eng lost pwr & the acft was ditched aprx 100 yards off shore in the ocean waters. The acft was found to have sufficient fuel in both tanks. The fuel selector was on, the fuel screen was…
- [NTSB CHI84LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA341.md): Cessna 172F · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N8333U · Substantial damage
  > After being airborne for aprx 20 min the plt landed, taxied to the end of the strip, and departed again. At about 300 ft AGL the power loss occurred. Investigation of the wreckage revealed 3 qts of oil in the eng with no apparent oil leaks, a combination of…
- [NTSB NYC84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA126.md): Cessna 172H · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N2477L · Substantial damage
  > The plt initiated a 5 mi straight-in approach. When the acft was within 2 mi of the arpt, the plt reduced power, appliedcarb heat & slowed the acft. When it appeared he was going to land short, he added power, but the eng would not respond. The acft was…

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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 ('17022')
    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" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17022&occurrence=350

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