# 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 FTW95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA107.md): Cessna 150F · Commerce, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N8732S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane. The lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA092.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N8950N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N9201P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to inadequate supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command when the dual student improperly adjusted the fuel selector position.
- [NTSB FTW95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA101.md): Beech A36 · Wallisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1995 · N7250U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA097.md): Cessna 150M · Prescott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1995 · N704CH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the pilot's disorientation and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Anvik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1995 · N6867X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the procedure in the pilot's operating handbook concerning the uneven distribution of fuel, and starvation of the fuel intake line by unporting.
- [NTSB ATL95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N7144Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight inspection, in that he failed to visually confirm the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB ATL95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA035.md): Cessna 310N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N4104Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1995 · N50WT · Destroyed
  > The fuel starvation loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's qualification and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB BFO95FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA026.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N8435P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA034.md): Cessna 150H · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N7185S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX95LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA070.md): Aero Commander 200D · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N200AW · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB ATL95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA032.md): Beech V35B · Union City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N77FH · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in the exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel. The rough terrain condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA064.md): North American F-51D · Round Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N51TK · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from exhaustion of the fuel supply in the left tank. A factor related to the accident was insufficient altitude to switch fuel tanks and effect an engine restart.
- [NTSB NYC95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA046.md): Mooney M20J · Huber Heights, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N201JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA061.md): Cessna 150L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N7446G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, and his failure to initiate remedial actions in a timely fashion.
- [NTSB FTW95LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA070.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N2874R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel selector position. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA022.md): Cessna 172C · Laurel, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N1620Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA034.md): Cessna T210 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N4607Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve, his inadequate remedial action, and starvation of fuel to the engine. Factors include a sign post alongside the road on which the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB NYC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7175S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object.
- [NTSB MIA95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA046.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N82895 · Substantial damage
  > In flight planning decision delay by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to divert to an alternate airport before loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N2VZ · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include a dark night and ditching in the waters of puget sound.
- [NTSB ATL95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA027.md): Aero Commander 500S · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N9171N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, in that he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N8075S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly pre-flight the airplane to ensure the left fuel tank cover was properly secured.
- [NTSB SEA95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Kent, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N39852 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unporting of the useable fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to follow the airplane's published engine starting procedures after the loss of fuel flow during descent. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA058.md): Cessna 177 · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N29400 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA014.md): Bell 206B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N3179X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the information in the flight manual concerning the use of the particle separator kit and deflector kit when operating in falling snow. Factors were the rough terrain in the forced landing area and no installation of the…
- [NTSB ATL95FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA022.md): American AA-1A · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N9260L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan the fuel requirements for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a loss of control, during the…
- [NTSB MIA95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA029.md): American General AG5B · Lakeport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N624FT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector after total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was her lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA021.md): Beech 95B55 · Mableton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N8933M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation in that he failed to account for forecasted winds at altitude that resulted in an increased time en route and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA018.md): Bartholomew Firestar · High Point, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N432JR · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deactivation of the engine ignition system by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA028.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N74232 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in obtaining ATC assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to navigate using the VOR system.
- [NTSB LAX95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA040.md): Beech 95-B55 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1898W · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation to both engines due to the CFI's inadequate fuel consumption calculations during the flight, and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the main tanks to complete the traffic pattern circuit.
- [NTSB FTW95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA045.md): Cessna 182P · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N5931J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel. Factors were the improper maintenance procedures resulting in fuel contamination, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA020.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N3323P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA034.md): Cessna 150K · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N6110K · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure.
- [NTSB NYC95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA024.md): Alon A-2 · Goode, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N888JL · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight by the pilot, resulting in engine failure due to water ingestion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alton, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N5397L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors associated with the accident were unsuitable terrain, the vehicle and building which the airplane contacted, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA012.md): Beech A23 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N3584R · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic's improper maintenance adjustment, which involved the misalignment of the fuel selector handle with the fuel selector valve. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N1380F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include the embankment on the side of the road on which he made his forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Radium Springs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N6692S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA029.md): Cessna 421A · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N421WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA019.md): Lake LA-250 · Westfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N85JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing at night.
- [NTSB LAX95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA024.md): Kaman HH-43F · Willits, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N90944 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. The hilly terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA035.md): Cessna T-210M · Tyler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N533CA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel management and fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA013.md): Hiller UH-12E4 · Morton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N80NW · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel filler cap and water in the fuel system. A factor to the accident was: inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MIA95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA008.md): Schweizer G-164B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N3629X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA022.md): Cessna 210A · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N6663X · Substantial damage
  > total loss of engine power for reason(s) undetermined. A factor was the dark night.

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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=40

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