# 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 NYC95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA016.md): Angel Avid/Heavy Hauler · Sutton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N740FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the fuel selector on the proper position.
- [NTSB CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA015.md): Cessna 172B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N7491E · Substantial damage
  > the fuel selector was in the improper position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a stone wall.
- [NTSB FTW95IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA022.md): Canadair CL 600 · Nacogdoches, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1994 · N600RE · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's improper use of the anti-ice system, which resulted in engine ice, subsequent ice ingestion, and engine flameout. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist procedures after flight into adverse…
- [NTSB LAX95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA007.md): Cessna 152 · Atherton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N67358 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the aircraft while en route.
- [NTSB LAX95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA004.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N8413P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and his failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA008.md): Cessna R172K · St. George, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N7327K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and a parked aircraft in the landing path.
- [NTSB NYC95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA002.md): Cessna 185F · Rochester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N53074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadeqaute calculation of fuel and inadeqaute inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW94LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA317.md): Cessna 172B · Poteau, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N7617X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the resultant carburetor icing. Factors were the weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA382.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1994 · N8707P · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to improper fuel management.
- [NTSB LAX94LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA377.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · San Mateo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N39658 · Destroyed
  > A deteriorated magneto grounding ('P' lead) and failure of maintenance personnel to detect this condition when the engine was reinstalled in the airframe after overhaul. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA309.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N9425C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of fuel. Factors which contributed were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the pilot's evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI94DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEV02.md): Thomas E. Georges Z-MAX · Palmyra, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N4592M · Destroyed
  > The pilots's inadvertently stalled the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors were the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, carburetor icing conditions, and the unavailability of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N6244W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning, inattentiveness to the fuel supply during the flight, the ditch, and the utility pole which was contacted during the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA336.md): Cessna 170 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4271V · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot when he did not insure that all the water was drained from the airplane's fuel tanks. Factors associated with this accident were contaminated fuel and powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI94LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA333.md): Cessna 210 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N732HS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA140.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N9359D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available to complete the flight. A factor in the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the fuel cap.
- [NTSB LAX94LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA364.md): Rockwell 114 · Poway, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1994 · N114FF · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB MIA94LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N6517M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to calculate fuel consumption correctly resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA327.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · CFSMO · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. Inadequate maintenance and inspection was a factor contributing to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA380.md): Singer Kitfox IV · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N93CM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure, and his inaccurate en route fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB LAX94LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA363.md): Beech C35 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N622D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent allowance of a fuel starvation loss of power event and his failure to select a tank containing fuel due to his lack of knowledge about the fuel pump/selector unit operating limitations. Factors in the accident were his limited…
- [NTSB LAX94LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA359.md): Cessna 172G · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N4328L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Fuel exhaustion and the rough terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA323.md): Beech D18S · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N666S · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N2889R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane, including the proper securing of the fuel cap. The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest airport after recognizing excessive fuel consumption was a…
- [NTSB CHI94DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DER03.md): Smart CP 301 · Remer, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N60AG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the alternator/electrical system, and subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight over wooded terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA169.md): Cessna T210M · Willacooche, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N761GQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive fuel leaning during improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in pre-ignition/detonation and a total loss of engine power. Factors were the electrical wires and vehicles.
- [NTSB SEA94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA233.md): Cessna 150 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1994 · N1396Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel deterioration and/or contamination, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known problem.
- [NTSB LAX94FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA354.md): Stinson 108-3 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N6446M · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, improper (or delayed) positioning of the fuel selector to the fullest tank, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced…
- [NTSB FTW94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA290.md): Beech J35 · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N5526D · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB CHI94LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA313.md): William P. Bouda Varieze · Millard, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N54WB · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from vapor lock. A factor associated with the accident is the soft terrain the pilot was forced to land upon.
- [NTSB NYC94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA168.md): Beech C35 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N5291C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel starvation and engine failure, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the turbulent air…
- [NTSB CHI94FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA310.md): Cessna 182H · Plymouth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N8470S · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice, and improper use of (or failure to use) the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA165.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N8670V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight that failed to detect water- contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's decision to conduct flight at an altitude too low to initiate emergency procedures.
- [NTSB CHI94LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA308.md): Thalman Thorp T-18 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N2911 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions. A factor associated with the accident is the prevailing carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA342.md): Texas Helicopter M74 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N51852 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight fuel consumption monitoring.
- [NTSB ANC94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N9130K · Substantial damage
  > The binding in the mechanical fuel selector valve, and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA306.md): Cessna 182 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2452M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control, the poorly planned approach and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW94LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA284.md): Cessna 152 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1994 · N44687 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA301.md): Cessna 172 · Whitehall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1106F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors related to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the soft crop field.
- [NTSB CHI94LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA298.md): Cessna 150 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N6307S · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots improper fuel calculation and improper use of fuel mixture.
- [NTSB BFO94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA149.md): Mooney M20G · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N3916N · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: faulty fuel quantity gauge/system.
- [NTSB BFO94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA147.md): Rans S-14 Airaile · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB FTW94LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA276.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N94AA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power following fuel starvation caused by improper tank selection by the pilot. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N6332P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to divert and refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N7726Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, a plowed field, available for landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA217.md): Allen D. Potts WAG-A-BOND · Benton City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N47AT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA335.md): Cessna 172N · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N739VY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion after the student pilot became lost/disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the supervising flight instructor (CFI) to follow the FAA approved syllabus, inadequate supervision by the company/operator management, darkness,…
- [NTSB FTW94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N41472 · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB MIA94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA197.md): Piper PA-23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N556PR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control following loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-commands improper aircraft preflight inspection and draining of fuel tanks and his lack of…

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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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