# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA129.md): SIAI-Marchetti FN-333 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N95DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB DFW07LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA080.md): Beech P35 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2007 · N1554Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX06CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA299.md): Beech 95-55 · Safford, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N9412Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which led to fuel exhaustion and total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB CHI06CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA169.md): Beech 35-33 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N983T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate monitoring of the remaining fuel quantity en route. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision of the instructional flight by the…
- [NTSB ANC06LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA001.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N9950X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA104.md): Beech J35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8396D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent and improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA034.md): Beech 35-C33 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2005 · N3NM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into a residence.
- [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2004 · N5LT · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion, which was a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure there was enough fuel onboard for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI04LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA262.md): Navion Navion G · Knox, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N2453T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered, the dark night conditions, and the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N120F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA151.md): Beech 35 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N5345E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA031.md): Cessna 310-H · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N815M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by which he failed to position the fuel selector on the appropriate fuel tanks resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA027.md): Beech M35 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N9730R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N8322N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB LAX04FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA019.md): Beech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N9438S · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI03LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA288.md): Beech M35 · Avon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N711DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel managemant leading to fuel starvation during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain she encountered during the forced landing. A factor was her lack of total time in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB DEN03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA068.md): Cessna 310D · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6861T · Destroyed
  > failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA035.md): Beech J35 · Newcastle, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2002 · N8355D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA014.md): Cessna 210C · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N9788X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the tank containing fuel resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA068.md): Beech K35 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N9518R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published aircraft operating procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA177.md): Cessna 310N · Dayton, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N588JL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to use a checklist and position the fuel selectors to tanks containing fuel.
- [NTSB LAX02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA076.md): Beech 95-B55 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2002 · N9DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent missetting of the fuel selector position on the auxiliary fuel tanks (versus the main tanks) resulting in fuel starvation of the engines.
- [NTSB DEN01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA022.md): Cessna 210C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N969RJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water), and failure of the pilot to have the airplane completely refueled. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA049.md): Beech BE-55 · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N777K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA082.md): Beech BE-35K · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N6089E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Factors were the low ceilings, mist, and the pilot's inability to fly the ILS approach.
- [NTSB DEN00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA029.md): Beech N-35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N9468Y · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain due a complete loss of power. A factor was the pilot inadvertently placing the fuel selector to the off position while executing the approach for landing checklist.
- [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA007.md): Cessna 210A · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N9449X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt throttle control movement that caused the engine to flood, and his failure to follow emergency procedures contained in the Airplane Flight Manual. Factors were increasing the mixture control to full rich and switching the fuel pump to high…
- [NTSB LAX98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA101.md): Cessna 310C · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1998 · N608G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the mixture controls.
- [NTSB FTW98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA056.md): Beech 95-B55 · Royse City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N6835Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment due to drugs, and his ensuing failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factors was the loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of…
- [NTSB FTW98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA045.md): Beech J35 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1997 · N171Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector to a tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a subsequent forced landing due to lack of engine power. His failure (or inability) to extent the gear for landing was a…
- [NTSB NYC97GA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97GA177.md): Navion G · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N2362T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA071.md): Cessna 210A · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1996 · N6680X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management by failing to avoid a prolong uncoordinated turn or slip, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of (activated) runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA042.md): Beech 35-33 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N961T · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation, due to plugged fuel system vent lines, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA012.md): Cessna 310Q · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1996 · N7833Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to switch the fuel tanks to the auxiliary position and feather both propellers were factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA345.md): Cessna 210-5 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8139Z · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA051.md): Cessna 310J · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N1147M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…
- [NTSB SEA95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA162.md): Cessna 210 · Cody, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N9492T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW95LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA242.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N1299R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to a tank with unusable fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA071.md): Grumman G-44 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N139F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his improper remedial action(s) which lead to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA125.md): Cessna 310Q · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1995 · N69786 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching at sea. Darkness and the high sea condition (rough water) were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA035.md): Cessna 310N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N4104Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA290.md): Beech J35 · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N5526D · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB ANC94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA053.md): Beech 35 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N441B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delay in selecting the main fuel tank position. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA154.md): Cessna 310D · Roseland, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N407CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA114.md): Cessna 310Q · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N7656Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to insure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA008.md): Cessna 310K · East Point, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N111JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel stravation of both engines.
- [NTSB DEN91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA107.md): Beech J35 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N643T · Destroyed
  > The engine ailure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the light condition and the lack of suitable terrain.

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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 ('17027')
    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=17027&occurrence=353

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