# 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 SEA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA070.md): Cessna 182C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N8690T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA074.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N399DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and low altitude, and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA120.md): Yadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N42KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB DEN03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA068.md): Cessna 310D · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6861T · Destroyed
  > failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB ATL03TA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03TA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · Destroyed
  > The improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MIA03CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N757AZ · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Holt, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N3831R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA099.md): Dassault DA-20C · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N179GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper in-flight decision not to divert to an alternate destination resulting in the exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply, and his failure to relay his low fuel state to air traffic control in a timely manner.
- [NTSB LAX03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA132.md): Deer/Reffalt BD · Greenfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N4365K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N21175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent on-ground collision with a pole and a fence during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA124.md): Robinson R22 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N9071K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA039.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N207SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA119.md): Enstrom F280FX · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2003 · N5698M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A factor was the low altitude from which the autorotation was attempted.
- [NTSB DEN03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA055.md): Mohr Starduster Too · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N3696 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning in that he failed to consult the airplane flight manual, his use of incorrect fuel consumption figures, and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the loss of the en route chart, the unavailability of a nav/comm…
- [NTSB MIA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Potts Camp, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N89811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA035.md): Aero Commander 100 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N4123X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper usage of the airplane's fuel mixture control, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA032.md): Rockwell 500-S · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N903AK · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of…
- [NTSB DEN03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA049.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Belen, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N6960P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight/in-flight decision making which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include, the partial fuel selector valve failure, the pilot's intentional operation with known deficiencies in…
- [NTSB FTW03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA110.md): Cessna 177A · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N30461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA107.md): Cessna 150K · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N6066G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA043.md): Cessna 208B · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N9793B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA101.md): Creitz, Robert D RV-3 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N87BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA055.md): Cessna 140 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N76897 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight encounter with carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during a simulated engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N130CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel.
- [NTSB LAX03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA089.md): Cessna T210L · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N5089V · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.
- [NTSB ATL03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA045.md): Cessna P210N · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N6ZZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB MIA03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA054.md): Cessna 170A · Davie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N9701A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA042.md): Beech C23 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N6555R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the student pilot's improper flare, the instructor's inadequate remedial actions, and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA031.md): Robinson R-44 · Russellville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2003 · N7184M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB IAD03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA030.md): Young Challenger II · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N851MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to switch off the ignition on approach and not attaining the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA047.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N543FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Sal, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N106AW · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power (total) due to fuel starvation, the pilot not following procedures/directives (fuel management procedures), and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequately…
- [NTSB NYC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA040.md): Cessna 207A · Put In Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2003 · N9945M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW03TA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03TA087.md): Beech T-34B · Hammond, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N20684 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA036.md): Beech 65 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N115HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power in both engines. A factor was a tree.
- [NTSB CHI03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA077.md): Carlisle Comp Air 6 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel selector position which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA049.md): Cessna 150J · Garner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N60834 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel…
- [NTSB MIA03TA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03TA036.md): Hughes OH-6 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N317LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter following maintenance he observed, and failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the "B" nut at the fuel nozzle following a compressor wash resulting in the total loss of engine power. Also, the pilot's…
- [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 DEN03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA026.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N75337 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his in-flight decision/planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the rough, frozen terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB ATL03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA026.md): Preceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N5178D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA031.md): Bell 206B · Odenton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2002 · N651GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA024.md): Mooney M20K · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N252DR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB LAX03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA028.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Dalton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · C-FXJK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature.
- [NTSB IAD03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA022.md): Cessna 172H · Leeds, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N2706L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA016.md): Piper J5A · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N270JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA040.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N224BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion.

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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=12

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