# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA154.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N876RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA245.md): Cessna 150L · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N6791G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA085.md): Cessna 207 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2003 · N29CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site. Factors associated with the accident were the…
- [NTSB ATL03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA121.md): Lancair 235 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N7156W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly reconnect the mixture control cable resulting in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA120.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Canon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N727FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water and corrosion in the fuel system. A factor was the collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N72AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA243.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N386TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX03LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA242.md): Smith Miniplane · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N721SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA223.md): Cessna 172H · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX03LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA238.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lomita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N3091M · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Also causal was the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA076.md): Cessna 401 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N6296Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making process, and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing site.
- [NTSB NYC03CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA156.md): Mooney M20C · Utica, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N33WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA125.md): CASA 2.111 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N72615 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, low airspeed, the fence, automobile, and the school bus wash barn.
- [NTSB CHI03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA200.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N569RA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA121.md): Lamb RV-4 · Vail, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N6596X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…
- [NTSB NYC03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA139.md): Cessna 172K · White Marsh, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N5138G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communications.
- [NTSB CHI03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA211.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Marceline, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make/model of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA135.md): Cessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N749AA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA211.md): Pieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N164JR · Substantial damage
  > The improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC03CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA088.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N930TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect selection of the fuel selector valve position during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate transition training provided to the pilot by the company/operator management.
- [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB CHI03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA170.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N3659T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to verify fuel quantity prior to the accident flight, and fuel exhaustion resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the soft, rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA108.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Mill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N685BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD03FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA058.md): Piper PA-30 · NewPhiladelphia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N8162Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel, and his failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed with one engine inoperative.
- [NTSB CHI03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA161.md): Cessna 172M · Gridley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N20553 · Substantial damage
  > The checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack of recurrent training were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA165.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N87198 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.
- [NTSB DEN03LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA153.md): Sharp Corben Baby Ace D · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N794CH · 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.
- [NTSB MIA03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Hammock, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6981Z · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient information provided to the pilot by the mechanic that installed the auxiliary fuel tank for his failure to install a placard to indicate that both fuel on/off valves should not be on at the same time resulting in a total loss of engine power…
- [NTSB ATL03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA152.md): Chinook Plus 2 A13-SWB · Elsanor, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA127.md): Cessna 172H · East Vincent, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N3027U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA190.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2003 · N5058P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and his mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tanks.
- [NTSB LAX03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA184.md): Cessna 172K · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N78690 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA097.md): Cessna 172H · Glasgow, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2786L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB FTW03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA167.md): Manweiler Acro Sport II · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N94SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA055.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N343WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB SEA03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA093.md): Cessna 175 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N7238M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB ATL03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N44541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB NYC03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA119.md): Palen Avro-504K · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2003 · N4929 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA090.md): Beech 95 C-55 · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA171.md): Denis Cozy · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N794WD · Destroyed
  > A clogged fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA169.md): Callahan Rebel · Clearlake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N6324H · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to correctly position the right fuel valve. Also causal was the pilot's failure to use the checklist.
- [NTSB IAD03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA055.md): Cessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N1234 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA138.md): Piper PA-31P · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N36DR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the before take-off checklist which led to an improper selection of the auxilliary fuel tanks for the takeoff leading to the subsequent fuel starvation of the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining minimum…
- [NTSB MIA03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA112.md): Beech C23 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N18936 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA088.md): Cessna 175B · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N8199T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the right tank, resulting in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain direction control during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA107.md): Cessna 208B · New Russia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N208AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn.
- [NTSB SEA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA078.md): Beech F-35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N5030B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of the incorrect fuel tank selector position (OFF) while in cruise flight over open water, and his failure to activate the fuel wobble-pump. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ava, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N9834P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA075.md): DeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N239D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.

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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&page=11

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