# 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 ATL02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N10949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2002 · N4013E · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA077.md): Beech T-34B/D-45 · San Simeon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2002 · N34NL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane in which he failed to close the fuel drain resulting in a fuel leak and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA076.md): Beech 95-B55 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2002 · N9DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent missetting of the fuel selector position on the auxiliary fuel tanks (versus the main tanks) resulting in fuel starvation of the engines.
- [NTSB LAX02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA072.md): Hillyer XL-RG Velocity · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2002 · C-FPDL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA053.md): Cessna 182L · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N182JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with a road sign during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA072.md): Cessna 177 · Farmington, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N29406 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.
- [NTSB SEA02FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA030.md): Agusta A109A II · Baring, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N55NW · Substantial damage
  > The sequential non-mechanical total loss of power in both engines 1 and 2 for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM to prevent a hard landing. Contributing factors were the tripped "RPM WARN" circuit breaker which…
- [NTSB MIA02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA050.md): Mooney M20J · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N201XL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA070.md): Cessna 340A · Temple, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N339S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist to feather the propellers in order to reduce drag.
- [NTSB ATL02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA037.md): Consolidated-Vultee 108-M · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N9315K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA048.md): Piper PA-28 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N6315R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N3525Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while en route over the Atlantic Ocean, a power off glide, and ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB LAX02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA055.md): Cessna T210M · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N1309M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision resulting in miscalculation of fuel consumption, fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors were rough terrain in a vineyard, power lines in the landing area, and night time.
- [NTSB ATL02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA019.md): Cessna 210D · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N3776Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel requirements for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N6136G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision and planning.
- [NTSB CHI02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA048.md): Piper PA-38-112 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N2492K · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA036.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N7213P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.
- [NTSB MIA02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA030.md): Beech A36 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N1836L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel in all fuel tanks, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when the proper touch down point was not attained.
- [NTSB MIA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N590AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA020.md): Mooney M20C · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N6753U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing…
- [NTSB CHI02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA015.md): Cessna 177 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N177X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to insure the airplane contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N82813 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.
- [NTSB FTW02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA029.md): Landoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA004.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N4149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N67729 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB FTW02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA018.md): Piper PA-30 · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N8642Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA007.md): Cessna TR182 · Dixie, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N756CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel en route resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his inadvertent entry into a stall condition during the emergency descent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA008.md): Beech C90 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2001 · N690JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of dual engine power while on approach.
- [NTSB FTW02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA006.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2001 · N911BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots impairment due to drugs. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA005.md): Reindl CGS Hawk A · Fayetteville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N3963W · Substantial damage
  > The owner/mechanic's inadequate annual inspection. A factor related to the accident was the rotted fuel line which separated from it's connection at the fuel pump.
- [NTSB MIA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA006.md): Cessna 170 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N4180V · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the fuel vent and also the collapsed fuel supply line resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA001.md): Cessna 172B · Phillips, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N7591X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a blockage of the left fuel tank vent line with mud, and the subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN01FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA162.md): Cessna 337B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N337PM · Destroyed
  > total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA322.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Petoskey, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N952JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor relating to this accident was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX01LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA289.md): Cessna 150J · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N51256 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued use of the airplane with known…
- [NTSB ANC01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA148.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N74806 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA226.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N3516Z · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper procedures by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, after a reported restricted movement of the flight controls for undetermined reasons, which resulted in fuel starvation and a…
- [NTSB NYC01LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA222.md): Piper PA-25 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N7247Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX01LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA299.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N9199W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incorrect setting of the fuel selector valve during the prelanding checklist to a position between usable tanks, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA296.md): Funk C · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N22694 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper modification of the airplane when he switched a nonvented fuel cap to the fuselage tank. A factor was the inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB DEN01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA152.md): North American SNJ-5 · Raton, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N2686D · Destroyed
  > a nonmechanical total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while performing an aerobatic maneuver, and an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the insuffieient altitude to effect a safe recovery.
- [NTSB FTW01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA195.md): Bell 206L-3 · Cameron, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N350AL · Destroyed
  > fuel contamination due to the combination of DIEGME, water, and bacterial growth, which resulted in formation of an apple-jelly type material that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and led to a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA01LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA222.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Mitchell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N232CD · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA184.md): Rockwell S-2R · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N4890X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the power line.
- [NTSB IAD01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N704SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI01LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA278.md): Gremminger 532 Commander · Ste. Genevieve, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N609CE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA102.md): Cessna 185 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N4849C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel system contamination with water, and the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA095.md): Hughes 269C · Lewiston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N3626B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the simulated forced landing. Also causal in the accident was the failure of both pilots to recognize the total loss of engine power and the CFI's inadequate remedial actions. A factor in the accident was the…

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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
```

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