# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 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. Page 1 of 2 · 69 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA080.md): Mooney M20F · Landenberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N3278F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field. - [NTSB LAX05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA012.md): Beech C24R · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2004 · N18942 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and his delay in selecting the fullest fuel tank. - [NTSB IAD04LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA037.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N1222J · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA165.md): Mooney M20F · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N9663M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power (non-mechanical) for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a fence during emergency landing. - [NTSB ATL04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA091.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Delco, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N32891 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to use the checklist. - [NTSB DEN03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N106AW · Destroyed > the loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately… - [NTSB NYC02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA188.md): Mooney M20J · Canadaigua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N201ZC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB ATL02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA161.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N55210 · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructors failure to feather the propeller in accordance with operating procedures that resulted in loss of altitude and the in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA126.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2002 · N4561W · Destroyed > The pilot's improper planning/decision and insufficient refueling which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the aircraft being ditched in the ocean. - [NTSB LAX02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA187.md): Mooney M20E · Placerville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N1285X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N9302N · Substantial damage > The private pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB MIA02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA050.md): Mooney M20J · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N201XL · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft… - [NTSB MIA01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA102.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N44589 · Destroyed > the second pilot's failure to maintain Vmc during a single engine approach resulting in a loss of control in flight and subsequent collision with objects and terrain during an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the PIC turning the right… - [NTSB FTW01IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA062.md): Cessna 172S · Ruston, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N980SP · Minor damage > the loss of engine power while manuevering as a result of an incorrect mixture control adjustment. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA052.md): Mooney M20J · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N4101H · Substantial damage > Water/ice in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB DEN00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA144.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6927U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure the refuel the airplane. Factors were the road signs. - [NTSB NYC00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA155.md): Cessna 172R · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N7274D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA022.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1999 · N2654T · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination in the fuel system. - [NTSB FTW99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA021.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N4726R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions prevailing for the ensuing forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model… - [NTSB FTW98LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA322.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fairview, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N626BP · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA069.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Walbridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N4679J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his unsuccessful attempt to clear the wires. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, dark night conditions, and the wires. - [NTSB CHI98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA004.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N1092X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel slector to a tank which contained only unusable fuel. - [NTSB NYC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA160.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N33341 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA020.md): Lake LA-4-200 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N1109L · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA204.md): Price Acro Sport II · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N456HD · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly monitor (manage) the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Soft terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA305.md): Stol UC-1 · Princeton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N9507U · Substantial damage > improper adjustment of the left propeller governor which resulted in uncommanded feathering of the left propeller. Factors were: the airplane's inadequate engine out performance and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA268.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N5388L · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform preflight fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Devine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N47839 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to the inadvertent opening of an unapproved quick oil drain installed by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA180.md): Mooney M20E · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N6942U · Substantial damage > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication. - [NTSB FTW94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA063.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Vacherie, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1994 · N1063U · Substantial damage > Was fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA044.md): Mooney 20E · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N31617 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel and resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA058.md): Mooney M-20E · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N1249X · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the planned flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, unreliable fuel gauges and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with the known unreliable fuel gauges. - [NTSB LAX94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA040.md): Beech D95A · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N566KK · Substantial damage > The improper position of the fuel selector switch by the dual student during the before landing checklist and inadequate supervision by the CFI. Fuel starvation to both engines was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA070.md): Beech C24R · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N18942 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to improper fuel system management by both pilots and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight. - [NTSB FTW93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N15813 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA018.md): Mooney M20F · Johnson City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N2975L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system. - [NTSB LAX92LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA354.md): Hughes 269C · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N9297F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight; the dual student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat; and the flight instructor's improper use of the tail rotor pedals. Contributing to this accident was the engine failure due to carburetor… - [NTSB LAX92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA083.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Altadena, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1992 · N2638R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector by selecting an empty tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency without having maintenance performed to determine the cause of a previous loss of… - [NTSB SEA91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA155.md): Piper PA-28R · Milford, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N816CB · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudgment of proper descent rate. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, poor in-flight decision, becoming lost/disoriented, and a fence. - [NTSB CHI91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA085.md): Mooney M2OE · Rush Hill, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N1314W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA029.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5003T · Substantial damage > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors to the accident were the dark night operation and the collision with utility lines. - [NTSB NYC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA137.md): Beech BE-23 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N3674Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to attain the proper touchdown point while making a forced landing following loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9424V · Substantial damage > Fuel tank selector improperly positioned, emergency procedure improperly performed by the pilot, and fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX88LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA279.md): Mooney M20E · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N9273M · Substantial damage > The pilot removed the vacuum pump from the engine prior to the flight because of an internal failure in the pump. The pilot did not install a cover plate on the accessory mounting hole vacated by the pump. After takeoff on the local flight, the pilot noticed… - [NTSB NYC88LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA184.md): Mooney M20F · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N6310Q · Substantial damage > The Mooney M20F made a takeoff and as the pilot turned crosswind, he experienced a partial power loss. He returned for a landing and the engine smoothed out. He made extensive ground runs and could not duplicate the problem. However he did not have… - [NTSB ATL88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA087.md): Mooney M20E · Liberty, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N2633W · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he overestimated the amount of fuel on board the acft prior to departure. The engine subsequently lost pwr at cruise due to fuel exhaustion. A forced ldg was made in a field. During the rollout, the airplane vaulted the crest of a small hill… - [NTSB MIA88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Roseland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N36066 · Substantial damage > The acft was preflighted approx 20 min after refueling with no discrepancies noted. The plt had difficulty starting the acft. Mechanics flushed the acft fuel lines and declared the acft ok. No water was found in the fuel sumps or strainer during the plts… - [NTSB FTW87DPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPJ07.md): Mooney M20F · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1987 · N9520M · Substantial damage > Engine failed during initial climb. Aircraft collided with airport perimeter fence and slid across road during landing attempt. Water was found in the fuel distributor system following the accident. - [NTSB MIA87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA101.md): Beech C24R · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N18891 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a river aprx 1 mile west of his alternate landing location after the eng quit while descending for an apch, due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL87FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA004.md): Beech A-23-24 · Meldrim, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N60BL · Substantial damage > The pilot flight planned a total time enroute of 2HRS. 45 min. The aircraft fuel endurance was four hours. The pilot used about 1 hr. 15 min. Attempting to complete an instrument procedure. Sav was VFR throughout the entire flight and prior to the accident.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41515&occurrence=353&page=2 ## 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 ('41515') 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=41515&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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