# Fatal NTSB investigations: 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 11 · 540 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028.md): Piper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N6895Z · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion. - [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 MIA08FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA010.md): Mooney M20K · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N4091H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use. - [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 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 MIA07FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA117.md): Piper PA-30 · Nichols, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N387RP · Substantial damage > Failure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine. - [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 ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N4217V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB SEA07FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA061.md): Cessna T210R · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N6390U · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the contamination of the fuel manifold valve, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies. - [NTSB NYC07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA055.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2007 · N720Z · Destroyed > The pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB NYC07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA041.md): Mooney M20R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · Destroyed > The airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced… - [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 NYC07FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA025.md): Czech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF · Basye, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N601VA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DFW07FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA023.md): McCutchan Glasair · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N606MC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA016.md): Beech D35 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2006 · N2843V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ATL07LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA014.md): Carlson Lancair Propjet · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2006 · N750LC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in loss of engine due to fuel starvation. - [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 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 DEN06GA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06GA128.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 14, 2006 · N5941Y · Destroyed > A loss of power in the right engine while manuevering for reasons undetermined, and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airspeed below Vmc, and an altitude too low to afford a safe… - [NTSB CHI06FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA224.md): American Legend AL11C · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N848LC · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to assure that the fuel cap was securely in place prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel siphoning and untimately fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the decision to fly over the lake outside of gliding distance to shore along… - [NTSB ATL06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA094.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5626P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain. - [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 ATL06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA069.md): Cessna 182B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N7110E · Substantial damage > The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA109.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N887BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were… - [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 CHI06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA067.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N8745E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA038.md): Mooney M20K · North Plains, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N27ER · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in a stall-spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's… - [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 LAX05FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA271.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2005 · N7342P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation caused by debris and corrosion in the carburetor assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin… - [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 IAD05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA114.md): Convair BT-13A · Lyme, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N49646 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in an incorrect fuel selector position, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall. - [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 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 IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069.md): American AA-1A · Levittown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N9346L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled… - [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 DFW05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA082.md): Cessna 172F · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N8382U · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed. - [NTSB NYC05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2343Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD05FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA040.md): Cessna 182P · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N6685M · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff. - [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 LAX05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA090.md): American AA1B · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2005 · N5704L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above the stall speed (Vso) while maneuvering to a landing area that resulted in a stall-spin. Factors in the accident were the fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's fuel system… - [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 NYC05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA017.md): Labhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N83NK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer. - [NTSB CHI05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA023.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N39971 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. - [NTSB LAX05FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA026.md): Cessna T210M · Lomita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N732RW · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement and inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB CHI05LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA004.md): Malone Vans RV-6A · Joliet, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N85MM · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor was the… - [NTSB DCA05MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA003.md): Canadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N8396A · Destroyed > (1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’… - [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 SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · 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 IAD04FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA040.md): Piper PA-31P · Clarkson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N57EF · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to select the proper fuel tank which resulted in starvation and subsequent loss of engine power in both engines. - [NTSB DCA04MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA068.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N586P · Destroyed > fuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?fatal=1&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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