# 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 22 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA213.md): Cessna 172N · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N737JP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB MIA99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3206V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA101.md): Haering Avid Flyer Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N511AF · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to blockage of the airplane fuel system, a delamination of the fiberglass fuel tanks, and the usage of an improper fuel. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of the kit manufacturer to inform the pilot/owner against… - [NTSB ANC99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA100.md): Hughes 369D · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N103FW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were an inoperative low fuel warning system, and the pilot's improper autorotation. - [NTSB CHI99FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA252.md): Cessna 182D · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N8878X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the crops and the soft field conditions. - [NTSB LAX99LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N5539W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat to prevent the formation of carburetor ice while operating in IFR conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA127.md): Beech D17S · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N217SD · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of power. The pilot's improper management of fuel was a factor. - [NTSB ANC99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA097.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N4811T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA255.md): Cessna 150J · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N60169 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of the airplane's fuel capacity was a factor. - [NTSB MIA99LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA199.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dunedin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N3030Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW99TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99TA194.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Sour Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N4002G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter's fuel system resulting in the total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination. Factors were the incorrect filter installed on the fueling truck and the pilot's improper touchdown… - [NTSB FTW99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA191.md): Bell OH-58A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N9254R · Substantial damage > The failure of the refueling truck's filter to separate water resulting in the water contamination in the helicopter's fuel system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA091.md): Cessna 337B · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N5499S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA219.md): Piper PA-32R · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N8451E · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement and the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. - [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA108.md): Williamson/Williamson RV-4 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N6NW · Substantial damage > Inadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle… - [NTSB NYC99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N22600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA180.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Brownfield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N9520E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear powerlines. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. - [NTSB CHI99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA211.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N739ND · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel selector positioning resulting in fuel starvation during cruise. - [NTSB FTW99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA181.md): Pitts Special S-1C · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N69CS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets during maneuvering with a low fuel level, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB SEA99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA100.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N3528Y · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion because the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. A ditch in the landing area was a contributing factor in the accident. - [NTSB FTW99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA179.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N8360T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA240.md): Cessna 421B · Polacca, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5943M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ANC99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA083.md): Cessna TU206 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N126KT · Substantial damage > The pilot not following emergency procedures, and improper use of the electric fuel boost pump, while attempting to restart the engine in flight. A factor associated with this accident was the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA99LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA190.md): Beech A23 · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1999 · N1455L · Substantial damage > The flight crew's improper fuel management resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel starvation and damage to the airplane due to collision with trees in the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA174.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1999 · N8329M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA231.md): Cessna TU206F · Saline Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N8728Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX99FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA225.md): Cessna 402A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N186BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city street. - [NTSB NYC99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA149.md): Cessna 172L · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1999 · N7897G · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA184.md): Donald White Velocity XL/RG · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N19DW · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot mechanic's failure to adjust the newly installed wing fuel caps resulting in the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with transmission wires while attempting a forced landing to a… - [NTSB LAX99GA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99GA216.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N6187C · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion resulting from pilot's failure to perform adequate fuel consumption calculations. The unreliable and inoperative fuel level indicating system components and the operator's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies were factors in the… - [NTSB MIA99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA174.md): Cessna T210N · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6407N · Substantial damage > The PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to… - [NTSB MIA99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA170.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N983DB · Destroyed > The pilot' failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA169.md): Cessna 140 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N76390 · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree. - [NTSB CHI99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA180.md): Cessna 182D · Zurich, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N9169X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA096.md): Cessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2637V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA208.md): Culver V · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1999 · N44549 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the aircraft during an en route stop. - [NTSB NYC99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA128.md): Cessna T310Q · West Laurens, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N1273G · Substantial damage > the pilot's impairment due to hypoxia, which resulted in reduced situational awareness and a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX99LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA203.md): Cessna P210N · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N37MJ · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inattentive monitoring and management of the fuel system. - [NTSB NYC99FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA130.md): Cessna P206B · Piscataway, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N4724F · Destroyed > was a power loss for undetermined reason(s) while operating over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire. - [NTSB LAX99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA205.md): Cessna 180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N9270C · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB FTW99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA154.md): Piper PA-30B · Mcalester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N7991Y · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while attempting to avoid power lines. Factors were the loss of power on both the left and right engines as a result of water contamination in the fuel system, the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, and the… - [NTSB LAX99LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA188.md): Cessna 414 · Orland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N8153Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the fueling facilities improper quality control procedures. - [NTSB NYC99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA114.md): Beech V35B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N7355R · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to follow the procedures in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, and the use of tip tanks for level flight only, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB DEN99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA082.md): Rich RV3-A · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N4461V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion during the flight. Factor was the airplane's inaccurate fuel gauge. - [NTSB MIA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA157.md): Cessna A-188B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N9212R · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N66487 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB LAX99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA182.md): Cessna T188C · Stovepipe Wells, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1999 · N9603J · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot becoming lost and disoriented on a cross-country flight. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=23 ## 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=22 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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