# 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 42 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA157.md): Cessna A188B · Coolidge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N9928J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway. - [NTSB FTW94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA267.md): Weatherly 201C · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N9075W · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain following the forced landing. A factor was fuel starvation induced power loss resultant from the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank. - [NTSB SEA94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA207.md): Cessna 182P · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N20818 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position during the approach, and his failure to perform the published emergency procedures for an engine-out situation. A factor in the accident was a transmission wire. - [NTSB FTW94LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA265.md): Cessna 182P · Texarkana, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N1478S · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination and the improper adjustments made to the carburetor by unidentified maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to which a forced landing could be executed. - [NTSB CHI94LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N3634R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB FTW94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA264.md): Cessna A188B · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N4826R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the leaking fuel caps. - [NTSB CHI94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA269.md): Cessna 150F · East Tawas, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N7760F · Substantial damage > inadequate prelight planning/preparation by the pilot and the subsequent inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB ANC94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA098.md): Cessna 206 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1994 · N9120M · Substantial damage > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to follow the prescribed procedure for the use of the auxiliary fuel boost pump switch, operating the airplane with a improperly operating switch, and the lack of suitable terrain in the… - [NTSB CHI94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA254.md): Beech 33 · Wichita, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N7960M · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate management of the fuel which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI94FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA253.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wellington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N3693M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were fuel exhaustion resulting from improper fuel calculations by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA142.md): Arthur Chase EAA Biplane · North Canaan, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N35AE · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water contaminated fuel and which resulted in a loss of engine power. The inadequately designed fuel drain system was also a cause. - [NTSB FTW94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA255.md): Cessna 150J · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N5580G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel and the resultant loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA303.md): Bell 47G-2A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N6749D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel appropriately, the altitude and airspeed at the time the engine stoppage occurred were factors in the accident. - [NTSB CHI94LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA251.md): Cessna 172K · Rockford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N84514 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI94LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA257.md): Lattimore-Dwyer Breezy · Goshen, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N4029 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight. - [NTSB LAX94LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA299.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N3627Q · Substantial damage > the improper adjustment of the fuel control unit by contract maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA244.md): Montana Coyote · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N218LW · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the blocked vent line. - [NTSB NYC94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N32925 · Substantial damage > The improper positioning of the fuel selector because of inadequate inflight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA247.md): Cessna T210M · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N823RH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB NYC94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA140.md): Aces High Cuby B · Waterbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N2282Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA135.md): Mooney M20C · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N6842N · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to exhaust the fuel supply in the selected tank in-flight, and his failure to maintain the minimum stall speed during engine out conditions. This resulted in a complete loss of engine power and the inadvertent stall and impact with the… - [NTSB ATL94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA144.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hephzibah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N4030S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his improper flare of the helicopter during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA236.md): Cessna 175 · Cottage Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N7101M · Substantial damage > the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB FTW94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA249.md): Cessna 140 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N2260V · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed. - [NTSB ANC94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA091.md): Cessna T207A · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · CFHOI · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to follow the procedures contained in the airplane checklist for engine failure. - [NTSB ATL94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA143.md): Cessna 182F · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damage > An engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area. - [NTSB ATL94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA141.md): Cessna 150K · Vidalia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6074G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine stoppage. A factor were the trees at the forced landing area. - [NTSB CHI94LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA232.md): Cessna 180 · Battle Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N333QB · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor related to the accident was the inaccurately placarded fuel tanks. - [NTSB ATL94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA138.md): Cessna 182P · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1994 · N21380 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB SEA94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA176.md): Bambrick Corben ACE · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · CFKEZ · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the builders' inadequate design of the fuel system. Factors include high ambient temperatures during the climb, and a fence in the field where the forced landing took place. - [NTSB LAX94LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA281.md): Sam Hale LONG-EZ · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N353H · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to improper fuel management by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA280.md): Cessna 150G · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N3003S · Substantial damage > An engine power loss from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB ATL94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA136.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N3381P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft pre-flight inspection, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall. A factor was the inadequate aircraft inspection that did not identify the worn fuel cell caps. - [NTSB CHI94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA225.md): Beech K35 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N153C · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9284U · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to… - [NTSB CHI94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA219.md): Cessna 150M · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation. - [NTSB NYC94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA110.md): Bell 47-G5 · Wareham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N59400 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA220.md): Cessna 182E · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N901JM · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB FTW94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA216.md): Grumman G-164A · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N526Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing and his inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB FTW94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA215.md): Piper J4A · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · Substantial damage > Fuel system starvation due to the pilot's failure to secure the engine fuel primer. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG02.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Lawton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4349S · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor. - [NTSB MIA94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA163.md): Cessna 210N · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N9992Y · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and… - [NTSB CHI94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Station, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N4572X · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's inattention to the fuel supply. A factor was rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N737YW · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance of the airplane resulting in a foreign object in the induction system. - [NTSB FTW94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA200.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Pioneer, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1994 · N10112 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA256.md): Fouga CM 170 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N344FM · Destroyed > A loss of power to both engines due to fuel contamination and, the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent emergency, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were: 1) the manufacturer's… - [NTSB CHI94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor. - [NTSB CHI94FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA202.md): Bell 47G2 · Baldwin, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N4992G · Destroyed > The inadequate maintenance (inspection of aircraft) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the unsafetied fuel filter, and low altitude at which the helicopter operated. - [NTSB CHI94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N94752 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the loose fuel cap (siphoning) and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET01.md): Arthur Alan Blind FOX III Speedster · Watervliet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N61AB · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=43 ## 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=42 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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