# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 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 SEA07FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA228.md): Cessna T210G · Lomita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N225RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper pre takeoff fuel system selector valve positioning. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA261.md): Cessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N3794Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB NYC07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA076.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N404CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard before takeoff. Factors in the accident were the airplane being under fueled, the refueler's experience, the airplane's inoperative fuel gauges, unsuitable terrain for landing, and night lighting…
- [NTSB MIA07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA015.md): Bellanca BL-17-30 · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N6663V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA008.md): Beech E-55 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N94LL · Substantial damage
  > The dual loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to adequately determine the amount of fuel aboard the airplane during his preflight preparation. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during…
- [NTSB ATL06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA131.md): Beech A36 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N69PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA129.md): Beech F-33A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N8148R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering toward an emergency landing area following the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground, and a fence. A…
- [NTSB NYC06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA174.md): Cessna 210G · Clayton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N210DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA175.md): Cessna 210J · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N3384S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage
  > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA037.md): Cessna P206C · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N8640Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a hard, off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA034.md): Cessna 210M · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2005 · N761FL · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA233.md): North American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N8828H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.
- [NTSB ATL05FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA135.md): Beech V35B · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9JQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA087.md): Beech BE-36 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N17836 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA128.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N39821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel and his inadequate monitoring of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL05CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA056.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Eagleville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2005 · N4024B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch the fuel selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA063.md): Cessna T207A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2005 · N207CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with an embankment during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA016.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N4894V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA008.md): Cessna 210M · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N732TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA227.md): Beech V35B · Anderson, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N6411S · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during downwind for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA210.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N4700V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA118.md): Beech V35A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N222S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include the insufficient time to completely extend the landing gear, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA117.md): Cessna A185F · Fowler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8702Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA016.md): Cessna 210N · Swanton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N5452V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA184.md): Cessna 206 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N206SK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left…
- [NTSB NYC03FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA197.md): Cessna U206F · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA135.md): Cessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N749AA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA090.md): Beech 95 C-55 · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA039.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N207SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA012.md): Beech F33A · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N3122K · Destroyed
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA129.md): Cessna 210M · Watertown, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N357TC · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was completed.
- [NTSB ATL02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA019.md): Cessna 210D · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N3776Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel requirements for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA030.md): Beech A36 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N1836L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel in all fuel tanks, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when the proper touch down point was not attained.
- [NTSB CHI01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA179.md): Cessna T310P · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N5883M · Substantial damage
  > the fuel starvation. Fuel management by the pilot was an additional cause. The muddy terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA038.md): Beech 55 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N8472N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the descent and before landing checklist that resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA033.md): Cessna 210M · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N125LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA072.md): Beech V35B · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N4002A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management in cruise flight that resulted in a loss of engine power, because of fuel starvation, and a collision with a fence during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA044.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N8268R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel management procedures published in the AFM, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA016.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Union, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2000 · N280H · Substantial damage
  > pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA204.md): Cessna 402A · Del City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N402NA · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB MIA00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA197.md): Cessna A188B · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N53208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA164.md): Cessna 210 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N485CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB IAD00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA045.md): Beech A-36 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N66SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA347.md): Beech V35B · Henrietta, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N3047W · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to mismanagement of the fuel system and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA180.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N9520E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear powerlines. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.
- [NTSB NYC99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA114.md): Beech V35B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N7355R · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the procedures in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, and the use of tip tanks for level flight only, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA015.md): Beech 36 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N36EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in fuel siphoning, and a high reading fuel gage.
- [NTSB ANC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA067.md): Cessna 185 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N9855X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.

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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 ('17032')
    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=17032&occurrence=353

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