# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-23-250: 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 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 DFW06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA207.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N330PL · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [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 DEN00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA038.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N128Y · Substantial damage > A forced landing on rough, unsuitable terrain. Factors were: Inadequate preflight planning, flight into known adverse weather conditions containing snow, high gusting winds, low temperatures, and a total loss of power for non mechanical reasons due to… - [NTSB CHI98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA200.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Albion, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4617P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification, his not feathering the engine, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA097.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N54231 · Substantial damage > an improper preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and the inadvertant stall/mush which was encountered. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's decision to continue to use the emergency hydraulic hand pump rather than the CO2 bottle… - [NTSB CHI98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA011.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N54738 · Substantial damage > improper positioning of the fuel selector by the second pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command; and failure of the flight crew to follow the published emergency procedures for loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA96LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA187.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N6819Y · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) in water. Factors relating to the accident were: an inadquate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA327.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N76SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees. - [NTSB MIA94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA122.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Margate, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4857P · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to position the fuel selectors to the fullest tank before landing resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Parrfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N99BR · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply by the improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA004.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N10GL · Destroyed > Inadvertent feathering of both propellers by the student pilot, which resulted in a loss of power, and failure (or inability) of the instructor pilot (CFI) to attain remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the student pilot's habit… - [NTSB CHI93LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA375.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N5309Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB MIA93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA064.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N5044Y · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his own abilities and the subsequent failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the failure of the pilot to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the unsuitable terrain for… - [NTSB LAX91FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA355.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N4553P · Substantial damage > Overconfidence in the airplane's ability and his personal ability by the instructor pilot (CFI), by intentionally shutting off fuel to an engine during a critical part of flight. The aircraft's lack of single engine performance was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX91FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA310.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N515TW · Destroyed > The pilot's improper refueling and inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel contamination and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB BFO91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA015.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Milton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N6996A · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system. - [NTSB SEA90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA153.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N681M · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line and the operation of the aircraft in an non-airworthy condition by the PIC. - [NTSB MIA90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA027.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N15LH · Destroyed > Inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, which resulted in failure to detect water and contamination (residue) in the fuel. Contributing factors were: failure of the plt to feather the… - [NTSB MIA89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA013.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N6877Y · Substantial damage > The operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running… - [NTSB MKC88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA067.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Excelsior Spgs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1988 · N62526 · Destroyed > During arrival at night, after using fuel from the inboard tanks, the plt switched to the outboard fuel tanks. Shortly, thereafter, both engs lost power. The plt declared an emergency & obtained vectors to the nearest airport, but was unable to reach it.… - [NTSB ATL88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA103.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N198CD · Destroyed > The plt rptd that both engines began to surge shortly after t/o during climb. The engines subsequently lost pwr completely, and the plt made a forced ldg in trees. Post-crash exam revealed that the fuel selectors were in the inbd tank positions. The lt inbd… - [NTSB MIA88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N5433Y · Destroyed > U.S. Coast guard personnel stated that the pilot reported that they were out of fuel and were ditching approximately 110 miles southeast of Marathon FL. The pilots were picked up by the coast guard and were transported back to miami. - [NTSB LAX86FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA167.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N555KS · Substantial damage > While on the fourth leg of an IFR business flight from stow, Ohio to santa paula, California, the airplane experienced fuel exhaustion and crashed about 1 1/2 miles northeast of falcon field (ffz), Mesa, Arizona. The flight was being conducted under the… - [NTSB MIA86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA099.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1986 · N4599P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while switching tanks, his fuel selector froze up & both eng's failed. Upon landing, the acft struck a tree severing a wing. The NTSB form 6120.1 that was sent to the plt was returned, it stated that the addressee moved & left no address.… - [NTSB LAX86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N123 · Substantial damage > While en route to sonoma county arpt, santa rosa, CA, the plt became concerned about the acft fuel state. The plt elected to divert to Ukiah arpt, Ukiah, CA, and while en route the acft experienced total pwr loss due to fuel starvation. During the forced… - [NTSB MIA85FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA089.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1985 · N5103Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed into the waters of the atlantic ocean and sank nose first into 15 feet of water. On impact the 25 bales of marijuana located in the cabin of the aircraft shifted forward and pinned the pilot and passenger in the aircraft. No usable fuel… - [NTSB ATL84LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA121.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1984 · N63857 · Substantial damage > The CFI shut down one engine during takeoff for a simulated emergency and the plt taking instruction applied the incorrect rudder action during the aborted takeoff and left full power on the operating right engine. The CFI was unableto correct the resulting… - [NTSB FTW84FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA156.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N777RG · Destroyed > The acft made a forced landing in an open field near the arpt when the right engine stopped at about 50-100 ft AGL during a touch and go landing. The CFI aboard said he had positioned the fuel tank selector to the inboard tanks prior to the last approach or… - [NTSB NYC83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA158.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N6638Y · Substantial damage > On the 1st takeoff, the CFI demonstrated an aborted takeoff by placing the rt selector gasoline valve in the off position and had the student pull the eng back, making a landing on the rwy. The flt then taxied back for another takeoff, again the CFI shut off… - [NTSB LAX83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sun City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N4729P · Substantial damage > The pilot made a wheels up landing on hawn avenue in Sun City, CA and abandoned the aircraft. During the landing, both wing tips struck sign posts and were damaged. No fuel was found in the aircraft after it had crashed, but about 650 lbs of illegal drugs… ## 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 ('7102308') 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=7102308&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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