# 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 MIA95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA233.md): Air Tractor 301 · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N5095S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly manage the fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA231.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N40971 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA330.md): Hard Maxair Drifter · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N4255Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of excessive fuel flow, and failure of the pilot not properly monitoring fuel consumption. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA222.md): Cessna 150M · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N714NW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA229.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lorida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N1529E · Substantial damage
  > Mismanagement of the fuel by the pilot resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor decision to fly over water en route to the refueling airport.
- [NTSB FTW95LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA400.md): Cessna 150K · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N5DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA220.md): Siai-Marchetti SF.260TP · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N915WJ · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA332.md): Enstrom F-28C · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5689T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel load determination procedures which resulted in fuel exhaustion. In addition, the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective and cyclic flight controls following the engine failure led to his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB ATL95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA167.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N1474N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW95LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA385.md): Cessna 210F · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N1851F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness to the low fuel supply and his failure to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N737SP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA314.md): Cessna 210L · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N1751X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA325.md): Chambers C1C · Turlock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N177GE · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. Factors in the accident were: the inadequate procedures used to purge the fuel system of known…
- [NTSB SEA95FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA199.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N700TD · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA311.md): Cessna 175 · Staples, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9425B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA310.md): Champion 7GCB · Howard, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9838Y · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB BFO95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N211SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation, her lack of familiarity with the airplane, and soft terrain in…
- [NTSB CHI95LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA303.md): Grumman AA-5 · Saint James, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N9528L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N84935 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight which failed to detect an inadequate fuel supply which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Richmond, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N3174N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA297.md): Cessna 172N · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N738CL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX95FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA302.md): Cessna T207 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N91004 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and improper use of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB FTW95LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA372.md): Cessna 320 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N5720X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was his disorientation.
- [NTSB ATL95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA162.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Double Springs, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N15866 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper fuel consumption…
- [NTSB LAX95LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA301.md): Navion A · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N8513H · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA299.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N502MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel system mismanagement and improper emergency procedure. The pilot's misjudging the flare was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA281.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N6146E · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot and an inadverent stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX95LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA295.md): Cessna 172F · Bradley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N5563R · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel prior to takeoff and his delayed decision to proceed to his alternate airport. The night light conditions and the lack of a suitable emergency landing area were factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA269.md): Beech B24R · Tell City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N2503W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot initated the flight with an inadequate fuel supply and failed to add sufficient fuel en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA264.md): Cessna 150L · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N11346 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA263.md): Cessna 177 · Delavan, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N9055J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. A factor was the improperly installed fuel level transmitter.
- [NTSB SEA95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA174.md): Cessna T210K · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N8273M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel system to avoid running a tank dry at a low altitude. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA275.md): Luscombe 8E · Lowell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N1829K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA130.md): Piper PA-12 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N3688M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the water in the airplane's fuel system. A factor in the accident was the rough water in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA327.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N76SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA126.md): Cessna 206G · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N4596U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the aircraft (prolonged yawing maneuver during step taxi turn), which resulted in uncovering of the fuel tank outlets and subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA255.md): Beech T-34C · Oak Creek, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N6922S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA166.md): Cessna 150J · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N61284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA179.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N8610V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA118.md): Cessna 172B · North Pole, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N9192R · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, when there was an inadequate supply of fuel to reach the destination.
- [NTSB CHI95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Niles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N7295A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA162.md): Cessna 210 · Cody, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N9492T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA174.md): Socata TB-10 · Damascus, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N20BX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX95LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA268.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N5388L · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform preflight fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW95LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA315.md): Cessna 175 · Silvercliff, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N9304B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to fuel the aircraft which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA171.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N1613P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA236.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N999JS · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from the improper fuel bladder installation by maintenance personnel. Factors associated with this accident were the collapsed fuel bladder that eliminated about 30 percent of the available fuel in the left tank that the pilot had…
- [NTSB NYC95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA159.md): Beech E35 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N456F · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of a fuel line fitting by the pilot/owner which resulted in fuel blockage and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW95LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA302.md): Cessna 182L · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N42712 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

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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=37

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