# 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 NYC06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA174.md): Cessna 210G · Clayton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N210DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA119.md): Cessna 182A · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N2186G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA191.md): Cessna 120 · Laporte, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N3089N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. A contributing factor was the runway marker.
- [NTSB DFW06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA179.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2006 · N8164J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation after the private pilot inadvertently positioned the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributor factors were the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB DFW06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA181.md): Mooney M20C · Eldorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N6697U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA176.md): Cessna 182A · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N4780D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA163.md): Cessna 150H · Smyrna, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N6970S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA130.md): Aeronca 7AC · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2006 · N243K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident. Factors included the fence and the berm.
- [NTSB CHI06CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA169.md): Beech 35-33 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N983T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate monitoring of the remaining fuel quantity en route. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision of the instructional flight by the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA167.md): Cessna 170A · Atwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N9204A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA094.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5626P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA122.md): Cessna 150K · Shelton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N6255G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Compensation for weather (head winds), and trees were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA147.md): Cessna 150D · Bloomfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N4542U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ENG06IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG06IA020.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Beechjet 400A · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2006 · N440DS · No damage
  > High-altitude ice crystals that had accreted on the compressor vanes and were ingested into the engine high pressure compressor when the pilots retarded the power levers causing compressor surges and the flameouts of both engines. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB ATL06CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA092.md): Cessna 150M · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N7579U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA091.md): Kearn Breezy · Dover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N15WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane contained adequate fuel for the flight resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA160.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N5963F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA196.md): Cessna P210N · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2006 · N7762K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach for landing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DFW06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA155.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N9195G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06TA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06TA148.md): Schweizer 269C · Schererville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N54LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper autorotation following an actual loss of engine power during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of engine power at the beginning of the practice autorotation for…
- [NTSB DFW06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA149.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Garden City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA180.md): Bell 47-G5 · Soledad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N4741R · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA134.md): Cessna P210N · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2006 · N731RR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing,
- [NTSB DFW06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2006 · N714BL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA06CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA101.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Vaughn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N2426H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA082.md): Ercoupe 415C · Crossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N99083 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in fuel system contamination going undetected resulting in a total loss of engine power while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA176.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N7857P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA06LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA109.md): Mooney M20G · Lantana, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N12RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing factors were the deteriorated fuel cap o-ring and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX06LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA178.md): Cessna T210L · Chico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N212DW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard.
- [NTSB LAX06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA175.md): Cessna 210J · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N3384S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB ANC06CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA055.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N5596X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and a subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2006 · N8149Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA096.md): Schweizer 269C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N2096W · Substantial damage
  > The reduction of the throttle to idle at a high density altitude during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included the instructor pilot's improper planning by not adhering to the flight…
- [NTSB NYC06CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA110.md): Helo Werks HX-1 Wasp · Hampton Roads, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N636WP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the helicopter manufacturer's improperly located, unguarded fuel shutoff switch.
- [NTSB DFW06CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA117.md): Cessna 182L · Covington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2006 · N42336 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA112.md): Bell 206B · Vinita, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2006 · N342WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA153.md): Ronald R Russell RV-6 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N655VT · Destroyed
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to a likely vapor lock condition in the fuel lines.
- [NTSB ATL06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA069.md): Cessna 182B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N7110E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA118.md): Cessna T210L · Henryville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2006 · N732AN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA063.md): Rumble/Williams/Boomhower Starduster II · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N7JC · Substantial damage
  > Vapor lock which resulted in total engine failure and the pilot's abrupt brake application on touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper design of the fuel system resulting in the misrouting of the fuel lines close to the exhaust pipes,…
- [NTSB CHI06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA109.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N887BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were…
- [NTSB NYC06LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA091.md): Cessna 150M · Passadumkeag, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N714EJ · Substantial damage
  > The partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate maintenance, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA107.md): Cessna 150 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N50970 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA066.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N122JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI06LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA095.md): Cessna 172G · Collins, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N4444L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An additional cause was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue when he believed his fuel gauges were erratic…
- [NTSB CHI06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA093.md): Cessna 182G · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N3675U · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his…
- [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage
  > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN06LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA046.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Severance, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N221RS · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the inaccurate fuel flow reading and the pilot's incorrect fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB MIA06LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA062.md): Cessna 180 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N9138C · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of fuel for undetermined reasons which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA021.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N8322C · Substantial damage
  > The presence of a foreign material/substance in the fuel system, which partially blocked the fuel flow divider, and resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable…

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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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