# NTSB investigations: 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 SEA08LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA054.md): Hein Sonex · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2007 · N365SX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA028.md): Cessna 172E · Fair Bluff, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2007 · N3699S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA044.md): Cessna 182 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N9048T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.
- [NTSB DFW08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA042.md): Vans RV-6 · Stringer, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N29RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 MIA08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N9610W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB MIA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA016.md): Scottish Bulldog 120 · Cramerton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N9151R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028.md): Piper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N6895Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA006.md): Lockheed WP-3D · A1 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N42RF · No damage
  > Extensive salt buildup in the inlets of all four engines, which resulted in compressor stalls and tailpipe fires in three of the four engines.
- [NTSB NYC08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA023.md): Daniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N289DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.
- [NTSB MIA08FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA010.md): Mooney M20K · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N4091H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use.
- [NTSB NYC08FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB CHI08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA008.md): Veltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.
- [NTSB CHI08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA025.md): Cessna 152 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N48862 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and…
- [NTSB SEA08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA010.md): Welch RV-9 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA007.md): Haring Clay RV8A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N202HW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA006.md): Beech G35 · Lexington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N4575D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [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 NYC07FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA234.md): Beech H-18 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N123MD · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to place the fuel selector for the right engine in the proper position. Contributing to the accident was the improper loading of the cargo.
- [NTSB ATL07LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA128.md): Beech B90 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N10TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the landing approach.
- [NTSB MIA07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA152.md): Piper PA-30 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N8751Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing resulting in the on-ground collision with fence posts.
- [NTSB DFW07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA202.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N6017P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC07LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA245.md): Beech C-90 · Bloomingdale, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N515KJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on inaccurate fuel gauges.
- [NTSB SEA07LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA254.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6070X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB LAX07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA261.md): Cessna T210N · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N5479A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA120.md): Cessna A185F · Danube, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N1344Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB SEA07CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA241.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA200.md): Beech C24R · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N1802N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel quantity.
- [NTSB NYC07LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA197.md): Cessna T210N · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N6654N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach.
- [NTSB ANC07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA088.md): Piper J-3 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N98875 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed instructions to apply the carburetor heat, and his inadequate supervision. A factor contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA234.md): Cessna 182P · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N52581 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field…
- [NTSB SEA07FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA228.md): Cessna T210G · Lomita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N225RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper pre takeoff fuel system selector valve positioning. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA263.md): Cessna 180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N2311C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fuel siphoning from the right fuel tank.
- [NTSB CHI07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA261.md): Cessna 210 D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N3794Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ANC07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA077.md): Cessna 185 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N720 · Substantial damage
  > The improper [reversed] installation of the fuel selector handle by maintenance personnel.
- [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 NYC07LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA182.md): Cessna 177RG · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N177RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach.
- [NTSB LAX07LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA233.md): Dehavilland DHC-1B · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · NX2EA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ANC07LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA069.md): Cessna 182 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N6428A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb, and an off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA124.md): Dennis M. Durgin Junior Ace · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N9778N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA168.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N7389J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI07CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA215.md): Rotorway 162F · Heart, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · CFYAR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel pump switch which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's poorly executed autorotation/flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA220.md): Murrin Frederick L Sopwith F1 · Greenville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N6338 · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel system pressure. A factor in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately adjust the fuel system pressure.
- [NTSB LAX07LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA216.md): Cessna 180A · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N5248D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route.
- [NTSB MIA07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA120.md): John D. Williams XT-912 · Newport News, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N133W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with FAA and engine manufacturer directives resulting in deterioration of fuel system components by fuel containing ethanol and blockage of the fuel filter by contaminants.
- [NTSB MIA07FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA117.md): Piper PA-30 · Nichols, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N387RP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.
- [NTSB LAX07LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA212.md): Cessna 182G · Orland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N4521M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight.
- [NTSB LAX07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA211.md): Piper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N3964M · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.
- [NTSB DFW07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N712GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of water contamination due to a faulty seal on the refuel tank port. A contributing factor was t he lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA205.md): Saunders Stiletto · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N337DS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to insure security of the fuel tank's cap.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?occurrence=353

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