# 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 MIA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N2382T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption.
- [NTSB ATL94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N4092J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by foreign matter blockage of the fuel tank vent system.
- [NTSB BFO94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA022.md): Mooney M20C · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N1377W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight preparations, planning and decisions. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEP01.md): Krotje Kolb Mark III · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N393PK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of carburetor heat for the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the weather condition, which was favorable for formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA057.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N50412 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA028.md): Cessna 172P · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1993 · N89900 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot-in- command resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA039.md): Cessna R172K · Mancos, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1993 · N8833T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to insure that the airplane had been refueled to capacity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N8829J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and icing of the induction air filter/screen. Factors include weather conditions conducive to icing, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of attempted landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N420FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion prior to reaching the planned destination.
- [NTSB FTW94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA034.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N4829E · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to throttle linkage disconnect. Factors were missing cotter key, improper maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Arcadia, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N9896L · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N46897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation was inadequate which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N6461G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat system while maneuvering the airplane. A factor was conditions that were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA014.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 Soloy · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N3078G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors were the lack of a filter on the refueling pump which would preclude water passage, and the high trees.
- [NTSB ATL94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA013.md): Bowermaster B-8M · Cowpens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N10343 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation which resulted from unported fuel in the fuel tank due to inadequate design of the tanks.
- [NTSB LAX94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA040.md): Beech D95A · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N566KK · Substantial damage
  > The improper position of the fuel selector switch by the dual student during the before landing checklist and inadequate supervision by the CFI. Fuel starvation to both engines was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA026.md): Rockwell 114 · Magnolia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N1237W · Substantial damage
  > Was the owner's failure to perform corrective maintenance on the airplane's fuel system and the pilot's decision to operate it with known maintenance deficiencies. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB MIA94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA016.md): Lovern Pitts S1C · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N55SR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA036.md): Cessna 175 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1993 · N7646M · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the fuel consumption during the flight.
- [NTSB CHI94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…
- [NTSB LAX94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA022.md): Beech B35 · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N5005C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly operate the airplane's fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his improper emergency procedure for restarting the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and…
- [NTSB CHI94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA021.md): Cessna 182 · Byron, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N5390B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in his not refueling during the flight. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N6538T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor fuel consumption calculations which culminated in engine losing power due to fuel exhaustion. The soft desert terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N150GS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Fuel exhaustion is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA004.md): Cessna 172 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N12657 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA007.md): Helio H-391-B · Beaver Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N173K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the required airspeed during the emergency descent as published in the pilot's manual. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA004.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N10GL · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent feathering of both propellers by the student pilot, which resulted in a loss of power, and failure (or inability) of the instructor pilot (CFI) to attain remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the student pilot's habit…
- [NTSB CHI94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA019.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Allendale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N8339C · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA006.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N6862Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform refueling.
- [NTSB ATL94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA003.md): Cessna T188C · Rogersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N42402 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during take off.
- [NTSB SEA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA007.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N44492 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA015.md): Cessna 150G · Monroe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N2759S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, when he misjudged the (inadequate) supply of fuel before takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5695U · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to and inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N430FL · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA165.md): Cessna 150 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N1141Z · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to properly plan sufficient fuel for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion short of the destination airport.
- [NTSB CHI93LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA380.md): Cessna 177B · Fayette, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N35163 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was a road sign and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA379.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93IA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA188.md): Boeing 747-200 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N629US · Minor damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor forward fan assembly as a result of the ingestion of a bird.
- [NTSB FTW93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA264.md): Fairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N261A · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection and his failure to switch tanks after the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA375.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N5309Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA367.md): Mooney M20C · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N6752N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation caused by foreign matter in the fuel tank strainer.
- [NTSB ANC93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA181.md): Piper PA-12 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N3680M · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA368.md): Kewley KR2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N25DK · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA366.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N823PJ · Substantial damage
  > the loose fuel selector handle/valve which resulted in an inability to properly switch fuel tanks.
- [NTSB MIA93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA196.md): Sukhoi SU-26M · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N26CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to accurately calculate fuel consumption resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while approaching the destination airport.
- [NTSB CHI93LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA360.md): Beech 35 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N650V · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the fuel tank selector valve handle which prohibited the pilot from switching to a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA356.md): Cessna 150H · Crescent, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N23205 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA197.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N6114J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and inadequate inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI93LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA355.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Davison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N38602 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA192.md): Westholm Vans RV-6 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N16JL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC in his failure to close the fuel drain valve. A factor relating to the accident was the fence post located in the landing area.

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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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