# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-180: 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 2 · 82 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N7751N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N919CA · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions. - [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing. - [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 IAD05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Copake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N238PP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N32034 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge. - [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 LAX04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N183DB · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2342T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing. - [NTSB ATL03FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB DEN03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA021.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N9020J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog. - [NTSB DEN03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA009.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N33170 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel. - [NTSB MIA02FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3450R · Substantial damage > The misrouting of the fuel lines to the fuel selector, which resulted in the use of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action for conducting an emergency… - [NTSB CHI00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA272.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2451R · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch. - [NTSB LAX00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N4209T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board at last departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane at the en route stop was also causal. - [NTSB LAX00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2000 · N32322 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with grapevines during an off airport forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N5539W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat to prevent the formation of carburetor ice while operating in IFR conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA058.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N32679 · Substantial damage > The engines excessive fuel consumption for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to plan the flight with adequate fuel reserves resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Reno, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N7177W · Substantial damage > The pilot's disregard of the information provided by the fuel gauges, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident included leaks in the fuel system, and the pilot's reliance on using timing alone to determine fuel consumption. - [NTSB CHI99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N2691T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence. - [NTSB FTW99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N8194W · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the unfavorable wind condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA338.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7965W · Substantial damage > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the tree which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA088.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N9011J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manage his fuel properly leading to fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and the collision with trees and the ground. A factor was his lack of total experience. - [NTSB MIA98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA186.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N8284W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N7998W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA052.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N1404T · Substantial damage > fuel system contamination (rubber shavings), which led to blockage of a fuel line, fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N9640J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced… - [NTSB ATL97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hazelhurst, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N4979L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight. - [NTSB NYC97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N4400T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB FTW97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N33037 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also… - [NTSB CHI96FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA316.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N9209J · Substantial damage > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel. - [NTSB MIA96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA154.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jasper, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N9640J · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N8818J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended. - [NTSB NYC96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bath, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N9549J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB FTW96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N9504J · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX95LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA268.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N5388L · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform preflight fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alton, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N5397L · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors associated with the accident were unsuitable terrain, the vehicle and building which the airplane contacted, and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N3592R · Substantial damage > was the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane. - [NTSB MIA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N2382T · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption. - [NTSB SEA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N8829J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and icing of the induction air filter/screen. Factors include weather conditions conducive to icing, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of attempted landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA087.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Magdalena, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1993 · N2187R · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the dark night - [NTSB CHI93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N8806J · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel. - [NTSB FTW93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N15813 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1992 · N15609 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select a proper fuel selector position. - [NTSB FTW92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nevada, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N15576 · Substantial damage > The PIL0T'S inadvertent stall of the airplane during the forced landing and his failure to refuel the airplane en route. - [NTSB BFO92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Saxonburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N55733 · Substantial damage > The pilot mismanaged the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the lost of engine power. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7102808&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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102808') 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=7102808&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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