# 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. Page 115 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA130.md): Cessna 175 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N7694M · Substantial damage > When the pilot arrived on a flight from Sunnyside to the clark county airport, all fuel facilities were closed. He estimated that he had enough fuel to return and took off without refueling. About 12 miles from the Sunnyside airport, fuel exhaustion occurred.… - [NTSB NYC82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA166.md): Cessna U206G · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N8198G · Substantial damage > The aircraft had been parked at the genesee county airport since the fall of 1981. The accident flight was the first the aircraft had flown since the fall. As the aircraft cleared the end of the runway, and attained an altitude of approximately 300 feet, a… - [NTSB LAX82DA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA276.md): Morrisey 2150 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N5107V · Substantial damage > The eng quit from fuel exhaustion & the acft made a forced landing 1/2 mi short of the destination arpt. - [NTSB ATL82DA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA210.md): Cessna 182 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N735RF · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a power loss during takeoff and made an emergency landing in a soft soybean field. The aircraft nosed over after landing. Water was found in the fuel in the left tank and carburetor. The pilot had also found water inthe left tank during… - [NTSB MKC82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA131.md): Cessna 152II · Near Wright Cit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N49789 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a solo cross country and landed at an intermediate stop and refueled with 6 gallons of fuel. During the return flight the aircraft's engine quit. During the forced landing the aircraft collided with trees. Post accident examination of… - [NTSB CHI82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA272.md): Stinson 108-1 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N97904 · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic was preparing to make an annual inspection of the aircraft. He was in the process of flight testing the plane to find defects when engine stoppage occurred. While landing in a bean field. The left tire blew out and the left gear dug into… - [NTSB DEN82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Glenburn, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N949A · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power at about 100 AGL during a night takeoff. The aircraft was examined after the crash and the fuel selector was found positioned on the right tank. The aircraft had remained upright during and after the crash and the… - [NTSB SEA82FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA122.md): Piper PA-34-200T · 10 Nm E. Of Ken, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N33329 · Destroyed > The plt declared an emergency & reported out of fuel. While approaching a field the plt observed a power/telephone line in his flt path & instinctively pulled the nose up. On-scene examination revealed no evidence of fuel. - [NTSB NYC82FGM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM14.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Shanksville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N1885T · Substantial damage > During preflight the plt estimated he had about 18 gals of fuel on board. Approximately 10 min after takeoff the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft collided with a power line pole during the forced landing. The arpt's FBO stated that fuel was not… - [NTSB LAX82FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA269.md): Cessna 150M · Orinda, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N8288U · Substantial damage > While enroute to oakland the plt reported experiencing a loss of climbing power at 2,000 ft near the san pablo reservoir. He applied carb heat, checked mixture setting & primer. He then extended full flaps & retarded the throttle just prior to landing in the… - [NTSB CHI82FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA259.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Winamac, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1982 · N6241Z · Destroyed > The plt was practicing aerial application maneuvers, & after making a low pass down the rwy at his private airstrip, theengine quit. The acft collided with 30-FT high power lines located at the end of the strip. A state trooper who arrived at the scene 10 to… - [NTSB ATL82FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA202.md): Piper J3C-65 · Eastover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1982 · N42098 · Substantial damage > At about 60 ft AGL the eng quit. Water & rust sediment were found in the gascolator & carburetor. - [NTSB SEA82FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N2146Y · Destroyed > The pilot, enrolled in a course for a commercial pilot certificate, was scheduled for a solo flight from seattle to bremerton, Washington and return. He departed at about 1300 PDT. At about 1635 PDT, residents near the crash site reported that they saw and… - [NTSB MIA82DA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA159.md): Cessna 150 · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N6440T · Substantial damage > As the pilot was climbing through about 700 ft MSL, he observed a person on the beach waving at his aircraft. He thought the person was someone he knew so had made a descending turn to 500 ft to take a better look. When he determined that it was the wrong… - [NTSB ATL82FID11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID11.md): Volmer VJ-22 · Lewiston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N2297Z · Destroyed > Pilot ferrying aircraft to new owner and lost power. A hard forced landing was made in a pasture. Aircraft contacted ground at a 30 degree angle which failed landing gear. Pilot had zero time in the aircraft prior to this flight. Owner of aircraft had power… - [NTSB SEA82FYM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM21.md): Cessna TU206G · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N756XW · Substantial damage > The eng failed as the plt switched from the left to right tank while turning base. He turned on the boost pump but the eng did not start. He switched back to the left tank & turned on the high boost. The eng failed to start & the acft crashed into an apple… - [NTSB FTW82FPA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA15.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Marlin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N8760D · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 200 feet AGL, the engine quit. While attempting to make a left turn the aircraft lost airspeed and altitude and collided with trees. Examination of the wreckage at the accident site revealed… - [NTSB DEN82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA136.md): Cessna T188C · Starkweather, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the aircraft fuel tank had run out of fuel, so he added 2 to 3 gallons of av-gas. He said he thought this would be enough fuel to ferry the the aircraft four miles. He took off, and upon reaching about 400 ft AGL, the engine lost… - [NTSB ATL82FIG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIG10.md): Windwagon · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N8519F · Destroyed > This was the initial test flight for the experimental amateur built aircraft. Two gallons of fuel was added to the aircraft which did not completely fill the tank. After refueling, numerous high speed taxi runs and low altitude lift-offs and landings were… - [NTSB SEA82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA112.md): Bell 47G-2 · Harrah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N6145C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before taking off, the fuel quantity guages indicated there was sufficient fuel to complete one more load and still have an adequate reserve. After dispensing the load, the engine lost power while he was returning to the nurse truck.… - [NTSB ATL82IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA198.md): Cessna 177RG · Near Sparta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N33226 · Minor damage > The aircraft experienced power failure while in cruise flight en route from wilmington, NC to atlanta ga. Following the power loss, the pilot landed gear up in an open field Near Sparta, GA. Investigation revealed that the aircraft had last been refueled on… - [NTSB FTW82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA280.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N25187 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that as he attempted to apply power at the end of a descent, the engine failed to respond. Approach control provided vectors to an airport, but the aircraft was too low to reach it. The pilot selected a road for a landing, but noticed power… - [NTSB NYC82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA151.md): Cessna 180J · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N52192 · Substantial damage > The accident flight was the last leg of a series of flights that day, which included other refueling of the aircraft, during this refueling the fuel pump for the ground storage tank slowed and stopped before total refueling was accomplished. The pilot stated… - [NTSB ANC82DAG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG35.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N9891W · Substantial damage > Pilot had opportunity to refuel and did not. On one flight before accident he successfully made a forced landing due to fuel starvation. He figured he had enough fuel for one more flight. During this flight engine quit and the pilot landed in a ditch… - [NTSB DEN82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA133.md): Piper PA-25D-260 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N9792P · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power on takeoff and a forced landing was made in an open field. The aircraft had been refueled from barrels by the pilot. His fuel contained water from recent rain. During an examination of the aircraft, water was found in the fuel pump;… - [NTSB FTW82DA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA274.md): Cessna 152 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N24890 · Substantial damage > While on a solo cross-country flight, the student pilot landed twice for fuel, but his credit cards were not accepted to obtain services. He was told that the cards would be acceptable at coulter field which was 7 mi away. He visually checked the fuel and… - [NTSB CHI82DA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA243.md): Cessna 182 · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N60PS · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a tree during forced landing on a golf course after the engine lost power at 300 feet AGL during takeoff. Water was found in the sumps and carburetor. The right fuel tank cap was not sealing. The pilot reported that the wing sumps… - [NTSB CHI82DA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA242.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Near Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N32NA · Substantial damage > During flight in his newly purchased aircraft, the pilot let his right tank run dry. He then switched to his left tank which he believed was more than 1/2 full. After flying about 15 miles further, the engine began running rough and then quit. While landing… - [NTSB MKC82DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA117.md): Stinson HWW-75 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N23710 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the fuel tank gauges indicated about one-eight full prior to a takeoff for a flight around the traffic pattern. After takeoff the engine quit and a forced landing was made in a soybean field. The aircraft nosed over during the landing… - [NTSB FTW82DA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA263.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Sanger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N4662T · Substantial damage > The flight was limited to pattern work. The aircraft bounced on the second landing and the pilot elected to go around. During the turn to downwind, the engine began to lose power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and elected to land in an open field.… - [NTSB FTW82DA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA262.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1982 · N6673G · Substantial damage > The pilot was a local flight practincing landings and had an engine failure during the second climb out. He made an emergency forced landing straight ahead and collided with a ditch. He stated the aircraft had about 3 gallons of fuel before takeoff. Both… - [NTSB NYC82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA138.md): Grumman AA-1C · West Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N39050 · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed bridgeport, CT at 1200 hours and arrived at nantucket, ma at 1345 hours. While en route, he made a touch-and-go at fishers island and practiced stall maneuvers. He departed nantucket at about 1430 hours without refueling.… - [NTSB MKC82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA112.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N5540P · Destroyed > The pilots aborted a landing because of suspected landing gear problems. On the subsequent approach the engine stopped when the fuel selector was correctly changed by one pilot and reset incorrectly by the other pilot. During the forced landing the aircraft… - [NTSB FTW82DA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA261.md): Cessna T310P · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N303TC · Substantial damage > The aircraft owner, who had not flown for one year, and a flight instructor were on an instructional flight to prepare the owner for a flight review. After flying about one hour, they returned to the airport and began practicing landings. After the second… - [NTSB ATL82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA183.md): Bell 47D1 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N929B · Substantial damage > The pilot was en route to have a radio installed when the engine lost power. He made an autorotative landing in an open field. When the helicopter contacted the ground, the main rotor, tail rotor, tail boom, and skids were damaged. The pilot stated that he… - [NTSB NYC82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA136.md): Cessna 182Q · Sidman, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N735TR · Substantial damage > At approximately 10 miles out of johnstown, PA while descending through 5000 ft, the pilot realized he was running out of fuel. At about 4000 ft the pilot spotted a field and an approach to landing was initiated. During the landing roll the front wheel… - [NTSB FTW82DA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA259.md): Cessna 310Q · El Dorado, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N7692Q · Substantial damage > When the pilot arrived in the vicinity of his destination, he lowered the gear and flaps and dlew over an oil rig. He did this to alert someone on the ground to pick him up at the destination. As he applied power to proceed to the airport, the left engine did… - [NTSB MIA82DA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA144.md): Cessna 210N · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N6392Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the engine stopped running while on final approach to runway 18, at an altitude of about 250 to 300 feet. Unable to restore power the pilot elected to land wheels-up in an open field about 1/4 mile north of the approach end of the… - [NTSB SEA82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA097.md): Mooney M20A · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N8380E · Substantial damage > During his preflight inspection, the pilot noted that the right fuel tank was partially full, but the left tank was nearly empty. The left tank was serviced with 12 gallons of fuel, but the pilot reported that the fuel selector was inadvertently left in the… - [NTSB NYC82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA173.md): Cessna 150L · Shapleigh, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N11457 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed on a cross-country flight from jackman, ME to rochester, NH and return. Prior to takeoff, the fuel tanks were topped off. During the preflight, the left fuel gauge was found to be "pinned" at the full position and was inoperative. After… - [NTSB NYC82DA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA132.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N9592J · Substantial damage > During a cross-country flight the pilot made two stops to avoid a slow moving front, the pilot stated he reached the destination later than planned and departed with less fuel on board than planned. The engine quit during the return flight. A forced landing… - [NTSB MKC82FCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ03.md): Cessna 177 · Near Qgallala, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N29397 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during the preflight, there was about 4 inches of fuel in one tank and about 3 inches in the other tank. However, he did not remember the accident or what happended for about a week thereafter. Witnesses reported that the engine quit… - [NTSB MIA82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA143.md): Cessna 150 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N6064G · Destroyed > While on final approach for landing, the pilot noticed a loss of power at about 500 ft AGL. He verified that his carburetor heat was on and pushed the throttle forward. Power was restored for a second, but once again, it was lost. While landing on hospital… - [NTSB LAX82FVM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM15.md): Cessna 150 · Point Lobos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N45477 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that his standard procedure was to keep the fuel tanks topped off. However, the refueling facility was closed after he returned from the previous flight. While calculating fuel for this flight, he forgot to account for the fuel that had… - [NTSB DEN82DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA117.md): Cessna 188 · 25nm Sw Santa R, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1982 · N2066J · Substantial damage > After dispensing his second load, the pilot returned to the airport where he circled to wait for traffic to clear the runway. About 1/2 way through the circle, the engine lost power and the pilot observed that the fuel gauges indicated empty. He landed on a… - [NTSB CHI82FER22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FER22.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N84554 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he circled the farm area several times to find a suitable landing site. He decided on a portion of the farmer's field next to the house and made a final pass to inspect the area. During the pass, he saw some trees and reportedly… - [NTSB ANC82DA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA052.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N6347A · Substantial damage > While on a flight from mckinley park to Kenai, AK, the pilot flew around the east side of anchorage, so a passenger could take pictures. About half way through the flight, the pilot became concerned about his fuel supply but believed he could reach his… - [NTSB SEA82FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N6954M · Destroyed > The aircraft engine stopped at 400 feet AGL during climbout. The pilot executed a turn at minimum airspeed and landed the aircraft on a golf course. The landing gear and engine mounts failed. Investigation revealed the aircraft's fuel tanks were empty. - [NTSB MKC82FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA110.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N6656V · Substantial damage > The plt stated he did not refuel or visually verify fuel quantity prior to departing Kansas city. The flt to st. louis was on the left tank. As the acft approached the Columbia, MO VOR at an altitude of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. The pilot stated he… - [NTSB ANC82FAA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAA05.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N2635S · Substantial damage > The acft departed emmonak at 0157 adt. While approaching Fairbanks the engine quit & the acft nosed over during an emergency landing on a mudflat. No useable fuel was found in the fuel tanks & the fuel lines were empty. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=116 ## 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=115 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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