# 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 ATL93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA035.md): Beech 76 · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1992 · N38037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA041.md): Cessna T210 · Londonderry, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N210PQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA034.md): Cessna 172H · Columbus, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N8819Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to plan a refueling stop for the flight which resulted in the complete exhaustion of the fuel supply and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA015.md): Mooney M20K · Orange, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N231JU · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Tryon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N28ER · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel starvation and the pilots improper selection of the off position on the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93GA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93GA053.md): Cessna 404 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N5429J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight decision to deviate from the airplane's engine manual and the pilot's operating handbook by maintaining the fuel mixture at full rich throughout the mission and rapidly descending the airplane which resulted in both engine's losing total…
- [NTSB FTW93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N15813 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Hamlin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N7124A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and his failure to perform the prescribed emergency procedures following the fuel starvation induced engine failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA027.md): Mooney M20D · Darien, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1992 · N6742U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were fog and the pilot's failure to use available en route weather sources.
- [NTSB CHI93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Elk River, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N7463A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane before the flight.
- [NTSB LAX93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA037.md): Cessna TU206G · Ruby, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · XBBRI · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inaccurate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA031.md): Cessna 172D · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N2577U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1992 · N15609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a proper fuel selector position.
- [NTSB FTW93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA034.md): Todd Goudeau KR-2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N151TG · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to carburetor icing. Factors were the unsuitable landing area and no carburetor deice system installed on the powerplant.
- [NTSB MIA93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA014.md): Bell 47-G3-B1 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1992 · N94720 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA018.md): Mooney M20F · Johnson City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N2975L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL93FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA016.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N8869L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA023.md): Piper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N7629Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA029.md): Cessna 195B · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N4384N · Destroyed
  > The inadequate pre-flight by the pilot ensuring fuel cap security. A factor in this accident was the pilots complacency in fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA027.md): Cessna 177 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N3107T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a highway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA014.md): Beech A23A · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N3690Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the fuel boost pump when the engine malfunctioned during take off.
- [NTSB NYC93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA023.md): Cessna C-152 · Petersham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N49269 · Substantial damage
  > The imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N2386L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA013.md): Beech V35E · Laguna, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N3328C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to select the proper fuel tank and resultant fuel starvation power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N69223 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning in not refueling the aircraft and a poorly planned forced landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA008.md): Cessna 310K · East Point, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N111JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel stravation of both engines.
- [NTSB SEA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N24563 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB FTW93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA008.md): Beech 95-B55B · Chatham, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N153Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the power loss due to fuel starvation, the dark night, and his failure to use the boost pump for engine restart.
- [NTSB ATL93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA010.md): Cessna 172P · Buford, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N62527 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate inflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA008.md): Cessna 152 II · Milford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N301DW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilots improper in-flight planning, and his failure to maintain a proper glide path to the forced landing area. A factor in this accident was the instructor's decision to shut down the engine during a 'simulated' engine failure.
- [NTSB CHI93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA005.md): Univair 415C · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N99256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions and his misjudged emergency procedure (approach to landing).
- [NTSB NYC93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA006.md): Smitrovich SE-5A Replica · Harwinton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N1869S · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain, following a power loss due to fuel exhaution. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane prior to departure and his improper fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel…
- [NTSB CHI93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA004.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mountain, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N560C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA001.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Aliceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8548P · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel injector during the engine installation, which resulted in a complete engine failure.
- [NTSB ANC93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA001.md): Champion 7EC · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N4392C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a power loss due to ice in the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA186.md): Cessna 150M · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N7764U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was his geographical disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA92LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA215.md): Cessna T210N · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1911U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's failure to refuel en route and the inability of the pilot in command to avoid the fence during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA214.md): Cessna 320B · Lowell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N9811L · Destroyed
  > Ram induction air starvation of both engines and inability of the pilot in command to clear trees during the forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings and trees.
- [NTSB MIA92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA190.md): Cessna 210L · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N121PL · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to conduct a preflight inspection of the fuel tanks prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI92LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA284.md): Cessna 150M · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N9234U · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB CHI92FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA279.md): Cessna 177 · Manlius, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N30076 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, and his inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion and power loss.
- [NTSB FTW92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA226.md): Bell 47-J2A · Booneville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N291FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotative landing. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the pilot not refueling the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX92LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA385.md): Robinson R22 · Ojai, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N4079S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM to cushion the landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the existing high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA273.md): Alon 415-A2 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6555Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB BFO92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA136.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Brandenburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N83628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA134.md): Cessna 150G · New Market, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N7763F · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor icing conditions and the delay by the pilot in command/cfi in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA92LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA194.md): Piper PA-46-310P · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N1005B · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged approach. Factors to the accident were: inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA121.md): Cessna 172H · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N2458L · Substantial damage
  > Water contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

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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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