# 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 BFO93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA090.md): Cessna 172E · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N5416T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB BFO93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA089.md): Meador Dragonfly SP · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N32T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the fuel filter, which resulted in subsequent loss on engine power due to fuel contamination, and his failure to maintian adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land in an open field, which resulted on an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N16224 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots to properly clear the engine during the approach.
- [NTSB BFO93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA155.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dougherty, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N39663 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion power loss due to refueling not performed by the pilot. A factor was lack of suitable terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA154.md): Cessna 310D · Roseland, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N407CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA213.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N76284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor procedures and failure to fly to an alternate airport. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot's lack of total experience, encounter with unfavorable winds, and the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N28681 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA090.md): Rapp VAN'S RV-4 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N743DR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from the formation of carburetor ice. The lack of a carburetor heat source and the carburetor icing conditions were factors
- [NTSB MIA93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA118.md): Cessna 172P · Mims, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N63012 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to lean the fuel/air mixture during cruise flight which increased the fuel consumption for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paoli, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N2487T · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparations and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the instructor's inadequate training of the pilot-in-command, unqualified maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the…
- [NTSB MIA93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA116.md): Beech A23A · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N2312W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and poor preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to request winds aloft during the weather briefing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA087.md): Cessna 210M · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N761CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX93FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA202.md): Cessna 175 · Jackson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N9494B · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately calculate the required fuel for the flight and the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to obtain a weather briefing, and adequately…
- [NTSB MIA93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA114.md): Cessna 310Q · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N7656Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to insure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA196.md): Dornier DO-28 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N12828 · Destroyed
  > The poor in flight fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the pilot's in flight decision not to switch fuel tanks which caused the total failure of both of the airplane's engines. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation and the high…
- [NTSB CHI93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA156.md): Brantly-Hynes B2B · Greencastle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N2257U · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the fuel system by particulate matter of an unknown origin.
- [NTSB BFO93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA064.md): Beech E18S · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N665M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA149.md): Cessna 421B · Valley Park, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N4939M · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during approach to an emergency landing. A related factor was: failure of the pilot to…
- [NTSB ATL93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA084.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N9696 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate fuel consumption at an increased power setting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Trees at the forced landing area were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA93FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA102.md): Cessna 172C · Darrington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N1406Y · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's inadequate refueling of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA154.md): Cessna 150D · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N4559U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA089.md): Boeing E75 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1993 · N181RF · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the throttle by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA100.md): Cessna 150G · Pendleton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N3163X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented and soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA107.md): Mooney M20E · Starkville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1993 · N7985Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Melville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N601MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA134.md): Cessna 150F · Garrison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N8979S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was his becoming lost
- [NTSB LAX93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA180.md): Beech B24R · Aguila, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N9203S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel and the intermittent operation of the electric boost pump due to a faulty cockpit switch. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB SEA93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA096.md): Cessna T-210N · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N9605Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the flt.
- [NTSB FTW93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA129.md): Cessna 150K · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1993 · N6099G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the existing night conditions
- [NTSB CHI93IA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA140.md): British Aerospace BAE-ATP · Oshkosh, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1993 · N855AW · No damage
  > an inoperative engine nacelle anti-ice system, and ice ingestion.
- [NTSB NYC93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA078.md): Cessna 172 · Durham, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N8228G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were flight into adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain inflight weather information, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA169.md): Aero Commander 112 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N1024J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: improper preflight planning/preparation, inadequate fuel supply, refueling stop not performed, and no suitable terrain found in the…
- [NTSB ATL93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA070.md): Beech A36 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N29AP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB CHI93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA136.md): Cessna T210 · Philadelphia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N6471N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight.
- [NTSB NYC93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA069.md): Beech E-55 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N777EV · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selectors, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA164.md): Roy Rey Avid Flyer · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N827H · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing. Factors relating to the accident were the lack of a carburetor heat control system and the freshly plowed field.
- [NTSB FTW93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA112.md): Cessna 150C · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N2015Z · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss and the failure of the pilot to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA119.md): Piper PA-22 · Marysville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N3439Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while flying in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA158.md): Boeing A75L3 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N58969 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in that he failed to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB FTW93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA109.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N4045B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's the improper flare prior to touchdown. Factors were the fuel starvation power loss and improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB LAX93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA152.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1993 · N8120H · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA085.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N6168K · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA032.md): Beech A36 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N4495W · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion as a result of failing to refuel en route. Factors were: inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, lack of total experience in the type of aircraft being flown, and becoming lost…
- [NTSB CHI93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA117.md): Cessna 150J · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N50467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA128.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N88384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route to ensure adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB FTW93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA097.md): Beech A36 · Plano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N6088S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss resultant from failure of the pilot to switch the fuel selector to the proper fuel tank. Factors were the dark night conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing
- [NTSB BFO93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA044.md): Cessna 182J · Putnam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N3035F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compliance with applicable air worthiness directives, leaky fuel cap seal, water contamination of the fuel, and wrinkles in the fuel tank bladders that interfered with the ability to drain water from the tanks.
- [NTSB MIA93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA080.md): Cessna 210N · Marco, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1993 · N29WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel for the flight, resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA095.md): Beech 65-A90 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1993 · N800VT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the inadvertent stall during the flare touchdown

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=353&page=48

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