# 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 SEA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA137.md): Piper PA-38 · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N9271T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB BFO94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA090.md): Aerospatiale SA318C · Rassellas, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4682 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot operating the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment and no suitable terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA187.md): Beech C-23 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N18893 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the delay in emergency procedures by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB BFO94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA084.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N9041P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply with an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor is the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB MIA94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA152.md): Cessna 210L · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N76GH · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the fuel selector valve by the pilot-in-command which caused an engine failure due to fuel starvation at an altitude too low for restart procedures.
- [NTSB NYC94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N68186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion, loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA226.md): Parker Rotorway Exec 90 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N78435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight and miscalculation of remaining fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and improper autorotation, due to inadequate transition/upgrade training and lack of familiarity with helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA182.md): Cessna P-210N · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N4UD · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning and decision making by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA180.md): Mooney M20E · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N6942U · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication.
- [NTSB CHI94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA176.md): Snow 600-S2C · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N1659S · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to select carburetor heat during an extended descent, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and the presence of a ditch at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA105.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N5512P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's inadequate preflight and resultant improper positioning of the fuel selector were factors.
- [NTSB ANC94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N94583 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot-in-command's failure to refuel. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA169.md): Cessna 150K · Jasonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N6039G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Addison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3335V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA169.md): Cessna 182 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N6372A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA119.md): Hallstrom BD-5B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N224FH · Destroyed
  > Carburetor contamination and low output, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt to continue the approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA163.md): Stinson 108-2 · Kettle River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N9761K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA099.md): Beech 58 · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N66Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA161.md): Cessna 150J · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N51150 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA160.md): Cessna 175 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N7678M · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water), and inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA159.md): Cessna T210M · Burlington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N6737B · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route.
- [NTSB ATL94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA095.md): Schweizer 300C · Randleman, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1994 · N220MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor was water in the fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA144.md): Hiller UH-12E · Osage, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N90469 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA144.md): Helio H-800 · Foley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N4104D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform accurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the soft gravel road landing area.
- [NTSB ANC94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA053.md): Beech 35 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N441B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delay in selecting the main fuel tank position. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA129.md): Taylor Osprey · Sanford, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N323ET · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to use the checklist before takeoff. The engine failed due to the fuel selector being in the off position. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA089.md): Hesterlee Rutan Vari EZE · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N41ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. A factor was a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA145.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N7605P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factors associated with the accident were carburetor icing conditions and rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA128.md): Keuthan Sabre II / S2A · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1994 · N692KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning when encountering a headwind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA107.md): Rich RV-4 · Weston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N3344E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and no suitable site for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA202.md): Mooney M20-C · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6524U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to assure that ample fuel would be available to reach the airport. The generator failure and an inoperative fuel quantity gage were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW94LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA134.md): Weatherly 201C · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N1295W · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failue to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Washington Cros, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6101K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA085.md): Cessna 182J · Athens, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2945F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly install an access plug which resulted in the loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB FTW94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA136.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1994 · N44AC · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA198.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N8171G · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the pilot to select a tank containing fuel, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA067.md): Piper PA-22 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9183D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA122.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Margate, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4857P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to position the fuel selectors to the fullest tank before landing resulting in the total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N6380W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA097.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N4480P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to refuel and excessive airspeed during the approach. Factor(s) were: fencepost(s) and the lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA074.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N4298Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to place the aircraft fuel selector to the tank with fuel remaining.
- [NTSB SEA94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA094.md): Hughes 369D · Rimrock, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N5211R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft, and the inability to successfully execute an auto- rotation landing because of the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA116.md): Canadair CL=601-3A · Bassett, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N88HA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's inadequate planning/decision making and inadequate preflight inspection after receiving a load of contaminated fuel. Related factors are the contaminated fuel, improper refueling by FBO personnel, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC94FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N1576T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA164.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N7541P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel supply which allowed the engine to sustain fuel starvation, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist by not using the electrical fuel boost pump. The engine fuel starvation was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA093.md): SIAI-Marchetti F-260-C · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N260CB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to assure proper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA094.md): Piper PA-23 · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N2297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong engine for shut down. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA110.md): Beech C23 · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N5258M · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA103.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N2965H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was fuel contamination resulting in total loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA101.md): Mooney M20C · Richland Center, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N6811N · Substantial damage
  > improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and the sign and fence poles.

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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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