# 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 38 of 118 · 5,891 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW95FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA300.md): Beech C35 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB ATL95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA137.md): Cessna 172D · Stanton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N3744S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the intended flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot became lost/disorientated, and high vegetation in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA136.md): Cessna 150F · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8085F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the solo cross country flight. A factor was the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA152.md): Botteron Q-2 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N9775N · Substantial damage
  > The nonpilot-rated mechanic's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol; improper decision by the mechanic (unqualified person) to flight check the airplane; and fuel exhaustion after takeoff, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA221.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Clinton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N168RA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not using the flight manual and not understanding the fuel management for this particular airplane. Factors were the fuel system vent partial blockage and information unclear (phraseology) for the fuel management valve.
- [NTSB MIA95FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA183.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hilton Head Isl, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N38188 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's extension of the downwind leg which prevented landing on the intended runway following loss of engine…
- [NTSB FTW95FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA294.md): Cessna 310D · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N6976T · Destroyed
  > Total loss of power in both engines due to flooding after the pilot had placed both fuel pump switches in the high boost position and moved the mixture controls to the full rich position. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB LAX95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA245.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N243CV · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the pilot to properly configure the fuel selector to a tank containing fuel during the landing approach.
- [NTSB FTW95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA285.md): Meyer Pulsar XP · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N912XP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the power loss.
- [NTSB NYC95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA143.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N9143Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N1426U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable (stronger than forecast) headwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA212.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N1027K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA233.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N8399T · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in that he failed to position the fuel selector to a tank known to contain fuel.
- [NTSB FTW95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA275.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4823T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position and the resultant fuel starvation induced power loss.
- [NTSB CHI95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA208.md): Cessna 177B · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N13734 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to do adequate preflight planning and failure to refuel when he had the opportunity. A factor in the accident was the soft field due to recent rains.
- [NTSB LAX95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA234.md): Cessna 210L · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N300EW · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft while en route.
- [NTSB LAX95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA231.md): Cessna 150G · Riverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N3421J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision of the student by the flying club and the student's flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA273.md): Cessna A188A · Pharr, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N5631J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight which failed to purge the aircraft fuel system of contaminants. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA165.md): Cessna 172P · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N96567 · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the fuel vent system resulting in the total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection for failure of the mechanic to identify that…
- [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB MIA95TA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95TA159.md): Robinson R22 · Windemere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N869BD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to drain all the water from the fuel system, resulting in an total loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the…
- [NTSB LAX95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA224.md): Cessna 180 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel onboard at departure. The reduced ambient lighting was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA130.md): Beech P35 · Challis, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N9768Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel for the flight. The terrain condition was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA262.md): Beech 77 · Mcallen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N3737B · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to properly operate the throttle and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA155.md): Cessna 402A · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N7884J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) after loss of power of one engine while on final approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB FTW95LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA255.md): Cessna 152 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N45936 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost and disoriented, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB CHI95IA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA189.md): Bell 222UT · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N274SM · Minor damage
  > delamination of the left engine air inlet duct.
- [NTSB LAX95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA218.md): ED Bergreen KIS · San Leandro, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N62TW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor preflight preparation and in-flight decision to overfly a suitable airport when it was evident that he was having an engine problem. The fuel exhaustion was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA251.md): Stewart Pitts S-1S · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1995 · N901S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and the ensuing hard landing. Factors were the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW95LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA249.md): Cessna T210N · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · XBGPJ · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA248.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M18 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N2177Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA242.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N1299R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to a tank with unusable fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA149.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N7631S · Substantial damage
  > Total blockage of the air induction at the servo fuel injector by paper from an undetermined source and inadequate maintenance servicing by other maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the…
- [NTSB LAX95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA206.md): Cessna 177B · Lebec, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N16081 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel sysytem and his failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ANC95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA071.md): Grumman G-44 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N139F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his improper remedial action(s) which lead to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA168.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK 6C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N9034T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the helicopter by the pilot-in-command by failure to assure adequate fuel for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA245.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Devalls Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N3105E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel line blockage.
- [NTSB CHI95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA175.md): Tom Kilgore KR-2 · Alanson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N49TK · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA066.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N9958Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA055.md): Devaughn Teenie II · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N6783 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane fuel supply. The resultant loss of engine power occurred over unsuitable terrain, which was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N5134B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA103.md): Mooney M20E · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N6923U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel required and his fuel consumption for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA131.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N43705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB LAX95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA199.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N6243J · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the over water flight.
- [NTSB CHI95FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA161.md): Beech A35 · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N8480A · Destroyed
  > fuel contamination (water), and the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA061.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N83622 · Substantial damage
  > The water contaminating the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to eliminate the water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA100.md): Beech 95-A55 · Tuskeegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N401W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA158.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Clark, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N4353S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's excessive braking.
- [NTSB ATL95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA098.md): Cessna 182C · Castleberry, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N8983T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner, resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB NYC95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA125.md): Cessna 310Q · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1995 · N69786 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching at sea. Darkness and the high sea condition (rough water) were related factors.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=39

## 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=38

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.