# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172N: 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 NYC08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA042.md): Cessna 172N · Hamilton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N172MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA202.md): Cessna 172N · Yorkville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N738SV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, the fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and trees.
- [NTSB ATL05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA019.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N737YJ · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Lyons, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5048E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign.
- [NTSB ATL04LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N271EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA052.md): Cessna 172N · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N739HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree.
- [NTSB ATL04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA082.md): Cessna 172N · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N6257F · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his inadequate supervision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply, and the berm.
- [NTSB DEN04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N9892J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX04CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA024.md): Cessna 172N · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N738YL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow engine out emergency procedures as defined by the pilot operating handbook.
- [NTSB CHI02FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA247.md): Cessna 172N · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N4731D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB FTW01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA162.md): Cessna 172N · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N7332F · Substantial damage
  > the solo student pilot's intentional engine shutdown, while practicing emergency landing prodecures. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA067.md): Cessna 172N · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N75579 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use the fuel selector valve properly which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA112.md): Cessna 172N · Marfa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6388F · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N4654G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel tank selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Jensen, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N738CW · Substantial damage
  > an undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach.
- [NTSB FTW00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA188.md): Cessna 172N · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N4918G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N5225D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB LAX00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA021.md): Cessna 172N · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N738FY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity, and, once he became aware of the critical fuel state, his decision to over-fly two alternate airports in order to continue to his destination.
- [NTSB CHI99LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA348.md): Cessna 172N · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N738FA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole.
- [NTSB FTW99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA213.md): Cessna 172N · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N737JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA211.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N739ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel selector positioning resulting in fuel starvation during cruise.
- [NTSB LAX99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA099.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Ord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1999 · N7374D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during multiple attempts at completing an ILS approach.
- [NTSB LAX99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N2401E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to provide adequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA331.md): Cessna 172N · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N6703E · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX98LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N5233D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight monitoring of the aircraft's fuel consumption.
- [NTSB MIA98LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA153.md): Cessna 172N · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N733LW · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to use carburetor heat while circling at a reduced power setting, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.
- [NTSB IAD98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N5593E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: unfavorable (headwind) conditions, and brush/small trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX97LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA302.md): Cessna 172N · Kenwood, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N733QD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N4696G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management and fuel system exhaustion. A factor involved was the inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N738LM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.
- [NTSB ANC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N737SP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA297.md): Cessna 172N · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N738CL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX94LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA335.md): Cessna 172N · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N739VY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion after the student pilot became lost/disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the supervising flight instructor (CFI) to follow the FAA approved syllabus, inadequate supervision by the company/operator management, darkness,…
- [NTSB CHI94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N737YW · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the airplane resulting in a foreign object in the induction system.
- [NTSB FTW94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA034.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N4829E · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to throttle linkage disconnect. Factors were missing cotter key, improper maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA272.md): Cessna 172N · Long Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N733XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors to the accident were: inadequate certification/approval of the STC by the FAA, inadequate performance data, and unavailable fuel consumption information.
- [NTSB MIA93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA158.md): Cessna 172N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N99BW · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was inaccurate fuel comsumption calculations by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB NYC93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA078.md): Cessna 172 · Durham, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N8228G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were flight into adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain inflight weather information, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Tryon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N28ER · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel starvation and the pilots improper selection of the off position on the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA081.md): Cessna 172N · Blaine Hill, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N172DG · Destroyed
  > A leaking fuel line which resulted in a power loss and inflight fire. A factor related to the accident was the rolling terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA033.md): Cessna 172N · Parshall, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1992 · N737BY · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of powerplant controls by the duel student and inadequate supervision by the CFI. Factors were: carburetor heat not used, deep snow covered terrain, and carburetor ice conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA051.md): Cessna 172M · Saipan, Sark · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1991 · N733PB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to correctly use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N739VN · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.
- [NTSB CHI90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA252.md): Cessna 172N · Pine City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N733CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA143.md): Cessna 172N · Northwood, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N737KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in an off-airport landing, when the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The fact that the engine lost power over a populated area was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA080.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N5193F · Substantial damage
  > Instructor pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the proposed flight which led to the ensuing engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the left fuel gauge's erroneous quantity…
- [NTSB NYC90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA017.md): Cessna T172N · Townsend, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N6309F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI88LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA210.md): Cessna 172N · Montgomery, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1988 · N1925F · Destroyed
  > While on a local pleasure night flight, in normal cruise configuration, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and executed a forced landing on a highway exit ramp. The pilot stated that he attempted to make the forced landing…
- [NTSB MIA88FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA187.md): Cessna 172N · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N5245E · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot had been hired to ferry a recently purchased aircraft. He stated that the aircraft had not been flown for about 2 weeks. He had it refueled and checked the fuel tanks for water. After takeoff the engine failed at about 200 ft. he crashed…

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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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072434')
    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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