# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-360 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 DFW05CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA061.md): Maule M-4-210C · McAlister, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N9866M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to complete an emergency pre-landing checklist, which resulted… - [NTSB MIA02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA165.md): Cessna T337D · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N33N · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA182.md): Cessna R172K · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N758W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA162.md): Cessna 337B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N337PM · Destroyed > total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the… - [NTSB NYC00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA227.md): Cessna T337E · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N86485 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting from his improper go-around procedures following a rear engine failure. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in the rear engine failure. - [NTSB ANC00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA084.md): Maule M-4-210C · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N9855M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA091.md): Cessna 337B · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N5499S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA088.md): Cessna 172XP · Ramapo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2743V · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo cross-country flight. - [NTSB MIA99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA100.md): Mooney 20G · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N3588X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a off airport forced landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight… - [NTSB FTW97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA108.md): Cessna R172K · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1997 · N98DE · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA008.md): Cessna R172K · St. George, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N7327K · Substantial damage > Inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and a parked aircraft in the landing path. - [NTSB SEA93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA160.md): Cessna 337 · Jerome, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N2269X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management procedures which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's lack of familiarity with this type aircraft, and rough/uneven terrain in the landing area. - [NTSB DEN93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA078.md): Cessna 172XP · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N736TJ · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL93FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA060.md): Cessna 337D · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N861CP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA003.md): Cessna 337A-RG · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N6396F · Substantial damage > Fuel system starvation, due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors include procedures not being followed, and inattentiveness. - [NTSB LAX91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA227.md): Cessna R172K · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N736MR · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to properly perform preflight planning and to ensure that an adequate fuel supply existed for the flight. - [NTSB LAX91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA209.md): Universal Globe GC-1B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N42WW · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed in a forced landing resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and subsequent in flight colliison with terrain. Factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper procedure which restuled in a… - [NTSB FTW90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA014.md): Cessna T-337G-P · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N21GC · Substantial damage > Double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was caused by incorrect inflight fuel consumption calculations and one inaccurate fuel quanity gauge. Contributing to the accident was the dark night restriction to visibility. - [NTSB CHI89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA172.md): Cessna T-337D · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N33N · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing factor was maintenance personnel's not performing correct calibration of fuel gages. - [NTSB NYC89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA098.md): Cessna 337 · Bethel, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N2265X · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning his fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The false indication from the fuel quantity gage(s), dark night, and trees were considered to be factors. - [NTSB ATL88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA024.md): Cessna 337C · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1987 · N11GL · Substantial damage > PIC rpted rear eng quit after take-off. Fuel selector found on right main tank which was empty. Prop was not feathered and landing gear was found in transient position after crash. Owners manual cautions against higher drag with gear in transit due to large… - [NTSB FTW87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA169.md): Maule M-4-210C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1987 · N40684 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) stated that drg the preflt, he & the student drained about 1 pint of water from the left wing tank & a small amount from the lower eng sump drain. No water was found in the rgt tank. The left tank was selected & a 12 to 15 min eng… - [NTSB FTW87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA019.md): Cessna 337 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1986 · N879SA · Substantial damage > During an instrument approach and the subsequent missed approach, both engines failed due to fuel starvation. It has been determined that as much as six gallons of fuel was contained in the auxillary tanks at the time of the accident but that none was… - [NTSB MIA86LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA086.md): Cessna 337A · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1986 · N5394S · Substantial damage > The acft had been flown for aprx 7 hrs and 15 mins during a flt from curacao, netherlands antilles. Nearing miami, both engs failed within a short time of each other and the plt performed a night ditching. The acft was not equipped with aux fuel tanks. The… - [NTSB ANC85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA070.md): Cessna 336 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N1716Z · Substantial damage > Witness near the crash site stated that both aircraft engines were stopped prior to the accident. The plt reported that before taking off, the fuel quantity gages indicated there was sufficient fuel for the flight, the plt did not preflightthe aircraft.… - [NTSB ATL85FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA058.md): Cessna 337 · Butler, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1984 · N53648 · Destroyed > Pilot reported rear eng failure followed by front engine. Examination of wreckage disclosed that fuel was in right fuel system, no fuel was located in left inboard system. Water was found in both engine fuel flow dividers. It was not determined if the pilot… - [NTSB LAX83LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA217.md): Maule M4-210 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N4624T · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing off the runway on an airport during a forced landing. According to the pilot the acft had just come out of annual inspection and it was noted that the fuel selector valve handle was broken. A new valve was ordered and a temporary… - [NTSB MIA83FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA101.md): Cessna C-337C · Silver Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1983 · N2524S · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during an attempted go-around during a night operation. The plt had just recently acquired the acft and he was accompanied by his wife at the time of the accident. The plt lacked certification in the acft. Witesses heard the… - [NTSB MIA83LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA060.md): Cessna 336 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1983 · N1737Z · Substantial damage > The acft ditched in shallow water 1/2 mi south of Key Largo, FL while on a flight from zephyrhills, FL to marathon FL. On 1/13 a flt plan was filed for the acft for a flt from kingston jamaica to tampa FL. It departed kinston at 0810 with ETA tampa at 1610.… - [NTSB LAX82DA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA190.md): Cessna 172XP · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N7320K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he requested 30 gallons of fuel for an estimated flight time of 3.5 hours. During the flight the engine ran rough and the right tank went to empty. The pilot then switched tanks and about 2 minutes later the pilot stated that the left… ## 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 ('17025', '17045') 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=17025&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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