# 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 BFO93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA125.md): Hancock- Harris Pitts Special · Independent Hil, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N3186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA078.md): Cessna 172XP · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N736TJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA128.md): Brown Glassair SH-2 · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N412NV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with a manufacturer's service bulletin.
- [NTSB SEA93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA152.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Arlington, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N3774W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination, directives not followed by the pilot in command, and his premature flare.
- [NTSB CHI93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA250.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N4201Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA252.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Senter, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N1630H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors relating to this accident are fuel exhaustion, unsuitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing, as well as an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI93LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA253.md): Cessna 210 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N50RD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight by pilot-in-command. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N1ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factor was the soft condition of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA151.md): Mooney M20J · Magee, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3896H · Substantial damage
  > Installation of an incorrect oil filter adapter plate stud which secures the plate to the accessory case.
- [NTSB CHI93LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA235.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bloom, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8633W · Substantial damage
  > improper refueling by a person or persons unknown. A factor was deteriorated fuel.
- [NTSB BFO93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N7954U · Substantial damage
  > The presence of carburetor icing conditions, which caused a total loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA273.md): Cessna 172A · Moccasin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N7875T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to this accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight or inflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB BFO93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA105.md): Adolfson Starduster SA300 · Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N10JA · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during initial climbout due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of engine power, leading to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX93LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA271.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Malibu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8058P · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and the worn fuel selector valve shaft. Contributing to this accident was the loss of power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA202.md): Cessna 172D · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N2446U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to an inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB ATL93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N5812A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N127WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, and fuel starvation. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA133.md): American General AA-1 · Vestal, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N5932L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a fuel leak caused by inadequate maintenance by unqualified personnel, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX93LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N2791U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to this accident was the downsloping terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA226.md): Cessna 172C · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N1441Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA225.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Elwell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N7779P · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA102.md): Cessna 150 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N23224 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot-in-command. A factor in the accident was the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB LAX93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N9539T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight fuel consumption planning, the inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, and the failure of the pilot to stop en route for fuel.
- [NTSB SEA93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA135.md): Bell 206B · Harlem, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N33EA · Substantial damage
  > The improper refueling system procedures which allowed water to contaminate the aircraft fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB DEN93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2915E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA217.md): Cessna P210 · Pulaski, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N4813P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident is the soft emergency landing surface.
- [NTSB NYC93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA122.md): Smitrvich Starduster SA-300A · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N390BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB FTW93LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA193.md): Cessna AT188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N4804Q · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot not refueling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA100.md): Cessna 180 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N7627A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel calculations.
- [NTSB SEA93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA134.md): Romig FR-1 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N876FR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's not selecting the fuel boost pump and high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA130.md): Beech H35 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N368B · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance/replacement of a fuel hose and the blocked fuel vapor return system. A factor relating to the accident was the cattle guard fence posts beside the road.
- [NTSB SEA93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA129.md): Cessna T210K · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N8120G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC.
- [NTSB MIA93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA142.md): Sayer, Trevor A. Rans S-12 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N162JT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This was due to improper placement of a component of the fuel system by the builder/pilot.
- [NTSB MIA93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA141.md): Cessna 150J · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N60366 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB ATL93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA109.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N1619D · Substantial damage
  > Poor maintenance practices during the rebuilding of the aircraft which allowed the fuel system to become contaminated and resulted in the subsequent fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB NYC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA104.md): Cessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N60186 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N24938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N215JA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in the engine failing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA104.md): Hatz CB-1 · Stedman, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N4426V · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the main fuel tank drain, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. A factor were trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA237.md): Schmidt JURCA-MJ55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N5045 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA098.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N9830W · Substantial damage
  > Was a power loss due to fuel contamination, after the pilot refueled from cans and did not filter the fuel according to recommendations.
- [NTSB MIA93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA133.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N11831 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA184.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Ely, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N3333P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known deficiency in the airplane's hydraulic system. Factors associated with the accident are the loss of power in the left engine due to fuel contamination, and a leak in the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB LAX93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA221.md): Cessna 150E · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3051J · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB ATL93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA095.md): Cessna 172 · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N1497V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft engine to produce power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA096.md): Ryan Navion · Cumberland, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA218.md): Beech 36 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N7687N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the fuel tanks to be used.
- [NTSB FTW93FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA158.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N4924Z · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power with cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N6943W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply.

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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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