# 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 MIA97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA227.md): Beech V35B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N9236Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA160.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N33341 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA294.md): Beech C24R · Pollock, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N24PS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA293.md): Bauer Vans RV-4 · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N37RV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB FTW97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA290.md): Cessna A150K · Elgin, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N8332M · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. Trees in the emergency landing area were considered a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA151.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N491AL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper management of the fuel supply. A related factor was the inoperative low fuel quantity light for the rear tank.
- [NTSB LAX97LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA254.md): Beech 77 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N1848F · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice, and the failure of both pilot's to use (or properly use) carburetor heat. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather (carburetor icing) conditions, and obstructions in the forced landing area (grape vineyard).
- [NTSB CHI97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA215.md): Cessna 182 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N5820B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA253.md): Mooney M20J · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N405LA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA269.md): Mooney M20C · Sarepta, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N777TU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.
- [NTSB SEA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA168.md): Bell 47G-3B · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N5238H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jersey City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N84611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismangement of the fuel supply, by which he failed to switched fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight.
- [NTSB SEA97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA166.md): Cessna 172I · Naches, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N35436 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA232.md): Cessna 182A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N2011G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departure.
- [NTSB CHI97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA199.md): Snow S2C · Viola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N1684S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by failing to ensure there was an inadequate supply of fuel for the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a…
- [NTSB FTW97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB LAX97LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA226.md): Cessna 182C · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N5158U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level in the right tank, and to select a tank containing fuel during the approach and landing in accordance with the checklist.
- [NTSB ATL97FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA090.md): Beech 35-C33A · Lugoff, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N4863J · Substantial damage
  > improper fuel management by the pilot by not positioning the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1997 · N859KW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil cooler radiator hose which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the FAA to require a recurrent detailed examination and or require those hoses be life limited to prevent…
- [NTSB ANC97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA091.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1997 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > water contamination in the fuel, the second pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation to ensure all water was drained from the airplane fuel tanks, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (CFI). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB CHI97FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA187.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lenox Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N4882Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the procedures and directives as listed on the placard in the aircraft resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA194.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walls, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N3692M · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot for her failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing that a low fuel quantity state existed when preflight and in-flight planning revealed sufficient fuel for the flight. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB FTW97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA232.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Indio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N7684V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, subsequent fuel starvation, and failure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector to another tank (perform emergency procedure) after the loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing and subseqent nose-over.…
- [NTSB SEA97FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA148.md): Beech 77 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6630C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing approach, resulting in a stall. A related factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA146.md): Cessna 150H · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N6599S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA173.md): Beech V35B · Kaiser, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N25643 · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA171.md): Roe-Wayne Mustang II · Portage, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1997 · N11WJ · Destroyed
  > inadequate fuel system design by the owner/builder, which led to fuel starvation as the airplane was on a 'flat' approach to land. The pilot's inadequate flight planning was a factor, in that he did not fly the traffic pattern of this first test flight, in a…
- [NTSB LAX97TA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97TA213.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1997 · N1335X · Substantial damage
  > exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply, due to improper planning and/or decision. A factor related to the accident was the high density altitude which made a successful autorotative landing unlikely.
- [NTSB MIA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA184.md): Cessna 150G · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2276J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA090.md): Cessna 150 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N8080S · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command became disoriented and continued flight until fuel exhaustion. A factor to this accident is the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by over flying several airports during his disorientation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA224.md): Aero Commander 200D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N898LF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a partially blocked fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance by unknown person(s). A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA219.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Biggers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N6133X · Destroyed
  > The total blockage of a fuel line by a silicone rubber contaminant which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N6182U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA111.md): Cessna 150K · Jay, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N6218G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA132.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N27296 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to the 'OFF' position, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: down-sloping terrain (airstrip) and trees that were encountered…
- [NTSB SEA97FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA130.md): Lockheed P-38L · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N7973 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), after loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. Related factors were: the pilot's improper fuel management and failure to change the fuel…
- [NTSB ATL97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA082.md): Beech V35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N35MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA081.md): Cessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N5124G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB IAD97GA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97GA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N4310Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preoccupation which led to fuel starvation of the selected tank and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA153.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N5739Z · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improper fuel tank selector position. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his delay or inability to flare the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA212.md): Grumman G-164A · Woodsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N842KG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA100.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N6927W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which failed to detect water in the fuel, and resulted in a power loss after departure due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB FTW97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA198.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ward, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N7967P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA193.md): Cessna 177 · Rota, Sark · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N53079 · Destroyed
  > the unauthorized use of automobile gasoline which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel vapor generation.
- [NTSB SEA97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA119.md): Garlick UH-1H · Lolo, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N95NW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Lamont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N6495A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel for the flight.

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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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