# 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 26 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA081.md): Aeronca 15AC · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N1023H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and an improper fuel selector valve. Factors in the accident were turbulent wind conditions, the improper replacement of the fuel selector valve by an airplane mechanic, and the failure of an FAA inspector to… - [NTSB ANC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA067.md): Cessna 185 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N9855X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA183.md): Cessna 172H · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N2573L · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and improper in-flight decision not to make a precautionary landing for additional fuel. - [NTSB NYC98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA121.md): Cawood Fisher Classic · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N485AJ · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the location of the fuel tank's sump. - [NTSB IAD98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA065.md): Piper PA-30 · Floyd, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7794Y · Destroyed > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tank position resulting in fuel starvation of both engines. - [NTSB CHI98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA175.md): Boeing Stearman A75-N1 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N49955 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply in order to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB IAD98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA063.md): Cessna 175 · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N6577E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his improper in-flight decision to continue flying with an inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB NYC98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Blakeslee, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6562G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing. - [NTSB ANC98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA055.md): Douglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N67588 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the soft, marshy terrain at the forced landing area. - [NTSB ANC98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA054.md): Piper PA-18 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N8578D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and presence of water in the fuel system. - [NTSB LAX98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA168.md): Cessna T210M · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N6056B · Destroyed > The pilot's mismangement of the fuel by the improper position of the fuel tank selector. - [NTSB CHI98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA157.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N3803F · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB FTW98LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA221.md): Piper PA-25-260D · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N9754P · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA157.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N198TP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. A contributing factor in the landing nose-over was the presence of the soft terrain. - [NTSB MIA98LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA153.md): Cessna 172N · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N733LW · Substantial damage > the dual student's failure to use carburetor heat while circling at a reduced power setting, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student. - [NTSB IAD98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA055.md): Cessna 177B · Prattsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N904DS · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Uneven terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N4543K · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · East Hannibal, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N75306 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his improper in-flight planning/decision. A factor was fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA138.md): Cessna 150H · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N6977S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the hedgerow which was contacted during the landing and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB SEA98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA068.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N5157W · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to simulate an engine failure by pulling the mixture control toward the lean position until the engine shut down, and his failure to return the mixture to the rich position until after… - [NTSB IAD98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA050.md): McClead Varieze · Middlebury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N728RJ · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight when he did not secure the right wing fuel tank cap which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA065.md): Kaman K-1200 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N224GM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine with the FUEL/OIL shutoff switch. Contributing to the accident were: the manufacturer's inadequate location and design of the FUEL/OIL shutoff switch; the FAA's inadequate determination of the type design's… - [NTSB CHI98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA129.md): Good Velocity · Romulus, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N234Q · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being under pressure to reach his destination with his illegal cargo,… - [NTSB LAX98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA136.md): Beech M35 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N9703R · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management and his failure to select the fullest tank for landing. - [NTSB MIA98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Miami Lakes, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1998 · N46SX · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA179.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7046Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA177.md): Cessna 182E · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1998 · N3086Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced… - [NTSB IAD98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N7845Y · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA169.md): Aeronca 7DC · Wright, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N4484E · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were snow and rock covered terrain, inadequate aircraft preflight, improper aircraft servicing, and the fuel contaminated by water. - [NTSB SEA98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA052.md): Beech S35 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N3MG · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention and soft terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB FTW98FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA157.md): Cessna T207A · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N73780 · Substantial damage > The engine's total power loss due to the induction air ducting separating because of inadequate maintenance by company personnel. Factors were the failure of the manufacturer to provide non-standard operating procedures in their airplane's information manual,… - [NTSB LAX98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA120.md): Beech C35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N8948A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA104.md): Cessna 172I · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N35326 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL98FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA059.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Southport, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N715PM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the significance of the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft following the loss of engine… - [NTSB LAX98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N4079M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadvertent pulling of the mixture, instead of the carburetor heat, while preparing for the approach, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB ATL98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA056.md): John S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N83JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA054.md): Snow 600-S2C · Bickleton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N1640S · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion. A related factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA104.md): Mooney M20C · White River, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1998 · N6235U · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was flying which limited his landing site selections when the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB LAX98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1998 · N5704B · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA107.md): Cessna 182 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N6799M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. An additional factor in this accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight under known icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA101.md): Cessna 310C · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1998 · N608G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the mixture controls. - [NTSB NYC98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA069.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Walbridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N4679J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his unsuccessful attempt to clear the wires. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, dark night conditions, and the wires. - [NTSB FTW98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N7998W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA103.md): Air Tractor 301-300 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N8828S · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately monitor his fuel consumption, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N5593E · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: unfavorable (headwind) conditions, and brush/small trees in the forced landing area. - [NTSB MIA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA085.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damage > a total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane. - [NTSB MIA98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA083.md): Cessna T210N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N1734U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA097.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N54231 · Substantial damage > an improper preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and the inadvertant stall/mush which was encountered. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's decision to continue to use the emergency hydraulic hand pump rather than the CO2 bottle… - [NTSB NYC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA067.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Brookville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N5625L · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply. - [NTSB MIA98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA081.md): Cessna 150A · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N757NK · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to undermined reason resulting in a forced landing, and an in- flight collision with water. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=27 ## 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=26 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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