# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG: 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 NYC08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA023.md): Daniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N289DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.
- [NTSB CHI08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA008.md): Veltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.
- [NTSB SEA08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA010.md): Welch RV-9 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA007.md): Haring Clay RV8A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N202HW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX07LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA220.md): Murrin Frederick L Sopwith F1 · Greenville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N6338 · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel system pressure. A factor in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately adjust the fuel system pressure.
- [NTSB LAX07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA205.md): Saunders Stiletto · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N337DS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to insure security of the fuel tank's cap.
- [NTSB SEA07CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA167.md): Rallison Rotorway 162F · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N203XR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently deactivating the rotor drive clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the downhill terrain condition where he landed, which exceeded the slope limitations of the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA07CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA083.md): Duffy/Wagner Vans RV-4 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N423DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA153.md): Ronald R Russell RV-6 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N655VT · Destroyed
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to a likely vapor lock condition in the fuel lines.
- [NTSB LAX05LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA248.md): Scandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N159KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA130.md): Jabiru SK0007 · Aiken, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2005 · N30SP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA153.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N962KY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA115.md): Sukhoi SU-26 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2005 · N226PS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA005.md): Buss Rotorway Exec · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N82DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the battery switch leading to the helicopter's loss of engine power on base leg. A factor was the crops he encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA242.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N282HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA121.md): Exp Acft Assn Wi Chapter 60 Moni · Rochester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N87TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the tree.
- [NTSB MIA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA180.md): Piper J5A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N33063 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA125.md): CASA 2.111 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N72615 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, low airspeed, the fence, automobile, and the school bus wash barn.
- [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB ATL03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA108.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Mill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N685BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA099.md): Dassault DA-20C · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N179GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper in-flight decision not to divert to an alternate destination resulting in the exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply, and his failure to relay his low fuel state to air traffic control in a timely manner.
- [NTSB MIA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA047.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N543FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA026.md): Preceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N5178D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA134.md): Champion 7ECA · Kittitas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N9542S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA134.md): Fay Velocity Elite · Theodore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N2214W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning for required fuel resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA074.md): Cessna 182C · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N8667T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA091.md): Delbridge Rotorway Exec 162F · Carrollton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N113RD · Substantial damage
  > pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA053.md): Gibbs V-6 Stol · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N230VG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mismanagement of his available fuel, the fuel starvation of the engine, and the pilot's excessive rate of descent during the touchdown portion of a power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA308.md): Pulsar 100 · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N601SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to provide enough fuel for the intended flight. Contributing to the accident was an improper fuel vapor return system.
- [NTSB LAX00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA257.md): Interavia E-3 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N4426X · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA105.md): Froelich Lancair IV · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N493K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action (dive to avoid the power line). Contributing factors were the power line, the tires and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC98FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA129.md): Hawker Hunter T MK 8 · Manchester, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N745WT · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot's reliance on an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system. A factor in the pilot's death was his intentional delay of the ejection sequence in order to avoid people and property on the ground.
- [NTSB FTW98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA179.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7046Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA121.md): Pohlman/Pohlman Rotorway Exec 90 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N94CJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to carburetor icing. A factor to this accident was the carburetor heat was not accessible from within the cockpit.
- [NTSB LAX97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA183.md): North American Navion NA-1 · Morristown, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N8551H · Substantial damage
  > failure to replace an old and abraded oil feedline hose which led to its rupture and the in-flight loss of engine oil pressure. A related factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance-to-go versus altitude remaining during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97IA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA362.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Munday, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N3298Y · Minor damage
  > blockage of both fuel lines from the left wing tank to the header tank by silicone rubber contaminants (foreign material), which resulted in fuel starvation. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA021.md): Bischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N9234B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB FTW95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA101.md): Beech A36 · Wallisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1995 · N7250U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA029.md): Cessna 421A · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N421WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA119.md): Hallstrom BD-5B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N224FH · Destroyed
  > Carburetor contamination and low output, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt to continue the approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA145.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N7605P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factors associated with the accident were carburetor icing conditions and rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA196.md): Sukhoi SU-26M · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N26CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to accurately calculate fuel consumption resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while approaching the destination airport.
- [NTSB SEA93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA174.md): Brauch Glasair · Blanding, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N365WB · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power resulting from inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot, a leak from loose fuel system line fittings, and fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA142.md): Sayer, Trevor A. Rans S-12 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N162JT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This was due to improper placement of a component of the fuel system by the builder/pilot.
- [NTSB MIA92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA142.md): Hughes 369HS · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9089F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of collective pitch during an autorotative landing resulting in insufficient rotor RPM and in-flight collision with trees and the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB CHI91LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA214.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N87169 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to reach a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA143.md): Cessna 120 · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N2714N · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a fuel system blockage which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA175.md): Snider RV6 · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N2165U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight preparation and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned for flight.
- [NTSB SEA91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA083.md): Aeronca 11AC · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · N85948 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel system.

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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 ('99999')
    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
```

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