# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N7751N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA202.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N6017P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC07FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA200.md): Beech C24R · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N1802N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel quantity.
- [NTSB LAX07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N919CA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB LAX07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA151.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N2834U · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB ATL07CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4330Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures when he failed to jettison the advertising banner prior to his forced landing in water.
- [NTSB LAX07CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA098.md): Mooney M20D · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N6628U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA07FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA011.md): Beech BE-76 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2006 · N6017U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA181.md): Mooney M20C · Eldorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N6697U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA109.md): Mooney M20G · Lantana, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N12RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing factors were the deteriorated fuel cap o-ring and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA120.md): Cessna 177 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N29377 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB LAX06LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA111.md): Beech C23 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N3724Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select the proper fuel tank. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2006 · N35681 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Trees and no suitable terrain for the landing were factors.
- [NTSB MIA06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA040.md): Beech BE23 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N7657R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA045.md): Beech 23 · Chaplin, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N7631R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA050.md): Mooney M20A · China Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2005 · N6004X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA016.md): Cessna 177 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N821KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX05CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA301.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N8103X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA259.md): Dixon RV-4 · Grafton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N9120Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system, gascolator and carburetor inlet screen. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB NYC05FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA140.md): Cessna 177A · S. Hackensack, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N30491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB NYC05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA134.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Erie, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N6330Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccuracy of the cockpit fuel gages which read 1/4 tank when empty.
- [NTSB IAD05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Copake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA115.md): Cessna 177A · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2005 · N70847 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor / induction ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA205.md): Cessna 177B · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N177BJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA159.md): Hughes 269A · Rusk, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA183.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N3004U · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N238PP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N5360F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB LAX05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N32034 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CHI05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC04FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA220.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N54397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA193.md): Cessna 177 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N29650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA038.md): Cathaway RV-6A · Saticoy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N102RC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a loose B-nut fitting for the carburetor fuel inlet line, which allowed fuel to leak out.
- [NTSB LAX04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N183DB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2342T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC03CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA156.md): Mooney M20C · Utica, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N33WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA121.md): Lamb RV-4 · Vail, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…
- [NTSB MIA03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA112.md): Beech C23 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N18936 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ava, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N9834P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA075.md): DeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N239D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N21175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent on-ground collision with a pole and a fence during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA055.md): Mohr Starduster Too · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N3696 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning in that he failed to consult the airplane flight manual, his use of incorrect fuel consumption figures, and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the loss of the en route chart, the unavailability of a nav/comm…
- [NTSB FTW03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA110.md): Cessna 177A · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N30461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA042.md): Beech C23 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N6555R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the student pilot's improper flare, the instructor's inadequate remedial actions, and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, 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 ('41514')
    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=41514&occurrence=353

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