# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140: 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 LAX05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA163.md): Cessna 140 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N89671 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain. - [NTSB ANC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA109.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N1629V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB IAD04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA002.md): Cessna 140 · Ridegway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N2370N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI03LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA253.md): Cessna 140 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N72971 · Substantial damage > The deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA055.md): Cessna 140 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N76897 · Substantial damage > An in-flight encounter with carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during a simulated engine failure. - [NTSB FTW01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA150.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N73004 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB LAX01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA064.md): Cessna 140 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2000 · N72970 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The pilot made an off-field landing and collided with a fence. - [NTSB MIA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA169.md): Cessna 140 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N76390 · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree. - [NTSB ATL97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA062.md): Cessna 140 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1997 · N2351V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA091.md): Cessna 140 · Houlton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1996 · N2001N · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to select the fullest fuel tank prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB LAX96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA010.md): Cessna 140 · Dixon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N1782V · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet. - [NTSB NYC95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Richmond, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N3174N · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA249.md): Cessna 140 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N2260V · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed. - [NTSB NYC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA071.md): Cessna 140 · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N3047N · Substantial damage > The improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread. - [NTSB ATL92FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA040.md): Cessna 140 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1992 · N1976N · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the… - [NTSB LAX90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N76918 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel pick up in the fuel tank selected for the takeoff. - [NTSB SEA90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA018.md): Cessna 140 · Amboy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N2070V · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ATL89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA167.md): Cessna 140 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN87LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA244.md): Cessna 140 · San Ysidro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N76907 · Substantial damage > The plt and pax were on a LCL sightseeing flt. The plt stated that he had been flying low and slow at a nose high attitude. The engine began to overheat and did not cool off and the pilot executed a precautionary landing on a dirt road. The acft ballooned and… - [NTSB MKC87LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA122.md): Cessna 140 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N1990N · Substantial damage > While practicing take offs and landings, CFI and student experienced engine failure shortly after take off. An emergency landing was initiated, and during forced landing attempt the aircraft was substantially damaged. The CFI stated the engine quit due to… - [NTSB CHI86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Remington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1986 · N76460 · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine quit at about 200 feet AGL during takeoff climb. The pilot executed a forced landing into a plowed field and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he believed the fuel selector was in the incorrect position. Examination revealed… - [NTSB ATL85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA130.md): Cessna 140 · Hawesville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1985 · N89128 · Substantial damage > The plt was on a flt from lordsburg, NM, to mansfield, OH, and could not find hancock county airport, Hawesville, KY. While searching for the airport the engine lost total power due to fuel exhaustion. The plt said that he planned to refuel at hancock co.… - [NTSB ANC85FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA027.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N77227 · Substantial damage > On go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was… - [NTSB FTW84LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA392.md): Cessna 140 · Liverpool, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1984 · N89318 · Destroyed > At aprx 900 ft AGL the eng lost power and the plt executed a forced landing in the unimproved terrain. At touchdown the acft struck trees and a dirt enbankment nosing over inverted. Investigation revealed water in the gascolator as well as the left fuel tank.… - [NTSB CHI84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA002.md): Cessna 140 · Hastings, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N76639 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) knew that the acft was getting low on fuel, but he wanted the student to make one more takeoff & landing. When the acft was climbing thru about 200 ft after takeoff, the eng began losing power. The CFI assumed control of the acft &… - [NTSB NYC83LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA233.md): Cessna 140 · Windham, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N77022 · Substantial damage > The eng quit during takeoff & the acft crashed into trees. The plt admitted having used 87 octane automotive no-lead gasoline in the acft. - [NTSB SEA83LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA185.md): Cessna 140 · College Place, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1983 · N90037 · Destroyed > The acft collided with power line poles during an emergency landing. The pilot reported a power loss during takeoff and witnesses reported that the engine was sputtering during takeoff and quit during climb out. Post accident investigation showed the acft… - [NTSB MKC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA101.md): Cessna C-140 · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N77090 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he did not make a visual check of his fuel supply prior to flight. After a 45 minute solo flight he landed at a private strip and picked up a passenger. The right fuel tank was selected and the guage was indicating in the lower red 1/4 red,… - [NTSB CHI83LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA095.md): Cessna 140 · Richview, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N2377V · Substantial damage > The acft collised with a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the carburetor heat on the ground but did not use it in the air. After the landing the engine was inspected and no… ## 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 ('2071602', '2071603') 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=2071602&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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