# NTSB investigations: Cessna 120: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC06CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA188.md): Cessna 120 · Ashland, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N1981V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the trees. - [NTSB CHI06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA191.md): Cessna 120 · Laporte, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N3089N · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker. - [NTSB LAX00LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA332.md): Cessna 120 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N76261 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing following a delayed takeoff in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the nonsuitable… - [NTSB CHI92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA163.md): Cessna 120 · Elk River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N76028 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight inspection. - [NTSB LAX92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA097.md): Cessna 120 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1992 · N3010N · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to a binding mixture control shaft. The binding mixture control shaft was the result of inadequate maintenance which allowed the accumulation of moisture and water in the carburetor to remain for an extended period of time causing rust and… - [NTSB CHI91LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA193.md): Cessna 120 · Spirit Lake, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N9008X · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA146.md): Cessna 120 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N2858N · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and the pilot in command's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions. - [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 ATL90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA062.md): Cessna 120 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N90093 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA008.md): Cessna 120 · St Peter, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N2081V · Substantial damage > The plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &… - [NTSB ATL89FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA005.md): Cessna 120 · Monroe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1988 · N77458 · Destroyed > The pilot was returning to land when he experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot reported completing a before landing check and rechecked the carburetor heat following the initial power loss. The sequence of events were typical of carburetor ice… - [NTSB CHI85LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA306.md): Cessna 120 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N2785N · Substantial damage > The pilot on the return leg of a x.country flt failed to visually check his fuel supply and selected an empty tank for takeoff. On liftoff the engine stopped and the pilot attempted to ld on the remaining 300 ft of runway. After touchdown the acft veered off… - [NTSB CHI84LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA372.md): Cessna 120 · Hopedale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N76490 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn field after the engine quit. The plt said he was operating on the left tank and when the engine sputtered he realized what was wrong and even though he immediately switched tanks the engine quit and did… - [NTSB NYC83LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA232.md): Cessna 120 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N77321 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot when he entered the aircraft he found that the master switch had been left on and the battery wasdown. He flew around the airport for about 45 min, to recharge the battery prior to departing for his destination. He arrived at his… - [NTSB CHI83FET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FET02.md): Cessna 120 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N77372 · Substantial damage > The engine quit at about 50 ft AGL during the second takeoff near mid rwy. The pilot tried to restart the engine and lost the opportunity to try to land on the remaining rwy. The acft landed in an adjoining soybean field. The left fuel tank was empty. The… - [NTSB SEA83LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA152.md): Cessna 120 · Tenakee Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N76239 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing on a rocky beach at night. The pilot did not use carburetor heat during the engine restart attempts. ## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071402') 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?model=2071402&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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