# 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 LAX92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA113.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N9312U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the instructor pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N65566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. An associated factor is weather conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA063.md): Cessna 150M · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1992 · HK369 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly monitor his fuel consumption and his failure to divert to an alternate airport prior to running out of gas.
- [NTSB BFO92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · East Taunton, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1992 · N8379N · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the dual student and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA101.md): Piper PA-31P · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N7325L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that there was an adequate supply of fuel in the airplane to complete the flight due to alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a total loss of power of both engines.
- [NTSB FTW92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA060.md): Beech A36 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N88ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command failed to properly monitor the fuel consumption rate of the airplane when he perceived that it might be higher than normal. The engine failure was a result of fuel exhaustion, aggravated by possible fuel siphoning from the tanks.
- [NTSB MIA92IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA065.md): Boeing 757-23APF · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1992 · N572CA · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper supervision of the co-pilot/first officer. This resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines while at low power settings in known icing conditions for failure to follow checklist procedures.
- [NTSB LAX92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA097.md): Cessna 120 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1992 · N3010N · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a binding mixture control shaft. The binding mixture control shaft was the result of inadequate maintenance which allowed the accumulation of moisture and water in the carburetor to remain for an extended period of time causing rust and…
- [NTSB ATL92FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA040.md): Cessna 140 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1992 · N1976N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB SEA92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA037.md): Cessna 150L · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N11632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of remedial action when he encountered carburetor icing. Factors include carburetor ice and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA084.md): Cessna 172H · Arcata, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N1608F · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA056.md): Aero Commander 560E · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1992 · N8434C · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel tank selector position of both engines resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, failure of the pilot to perform the emergency procedures following the loss of power from both engines.
- [NTSB LAX92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA083.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Altadena, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1992 · N2638R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector by selecting an empty tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency without having maintenance performed to determine the cause of a previous loss of…
- [NTSB MIA92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA054.md): Smith/Davis DA-2A · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N3093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N774WS · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure over unsuitable terrain due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were: pilot inexperience and becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB NYC92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA051.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Stratford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N9423P · Destroyed
  > Water/ice in the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: freezing temperatures and inadequate pre-flight preparation by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA052.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N5583W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform an adequate preflight in that he failed to assure adequate fuel for the flight was available. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA050.md): Mooney M-20C · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N7866V · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for undetermined reasons. This resulted in a forced landing to an unsuitable landing area and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA068.md): Cessna 210K · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N1999R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel calculation and failure to service the airplane's fuel tanks with adequate quantities of fuel to compete the fights. The loss of engine power resulting from fuel exhaustion was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1991 · N8678D · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA048.md): Piper J-4E · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1991 · N38153 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) due to inadequate fuel consumption calculation by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1991 · N6392J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA047.md): Cessna 150M · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N3767V · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight to determine the quantity of fuel on board.
- [NTSB CHI92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA058.md): Cessna 150 · Charlestown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N60040 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were inadequate maintenance of the airplane and the pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies.
- [NTSB NYC92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Orford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N48156 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot became lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB CHI92FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA053.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N6919P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's (cfi's) poor in-flight planning/decision-making and misjudged fuel supply/consumption. A related factor is overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB FTW92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA041.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1991 · N55839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA035.md): Cessna U206G · Pasadena, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1991 · N756DE · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilots' improper boost pump procedure. Factors were pilots' failure to follow checklist, dark night, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA047.md): Beech B36TC · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N6930C · Substantial damage
  > Water in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA039.md): Cessna 182 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1991 · N92181 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to remove all the water from the fuel system prior to takeoff which resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB FTW92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA031.md): Cessna 210 · Groves, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N9503T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion which precipitated the forced landing due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate destination when he recognized that fuel exhaustion was a possibility.
- [NTSB BFO92FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA011.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Sandston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N5174P · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilots selection of unsuitable terrain for the force landing. A factor was the pilot's improper inflight decision.
- [NTSB SEA92FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA024.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Everett, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1991 · CFKTQ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper procedures by the pilot-in-command. Factors include lack of familiarity with the aircraft, non-functioning flight compartment lights, and non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA036.md): Cessna 210M · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1991 · N9064M · Substantial damage
  > Improper placement of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an incorrect fuel quantity gage, the dark night condition, and unsuitable terrain encountered.
- [NTSB NYC92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N25262 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper preflight and planning which resulted in fuel system exhaustion and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA059.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1991 · N1986X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, her failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard and her decision not to refuel the aircraft prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the inoperative left fuel gage;…
- [NTSB LAX92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA051.md): Cessna 172M · Saipan, Sark · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1991 · N733PB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to correctly use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL92FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA026.md): Cessna 210H · Carrollton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1991 · N65SD · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the aircraft fuel system with ice and water, which was undetectable by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA92LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA023.md): Kitfox Ten Model 2 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N66257 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power when it overheated due to low coolant level, which resulted from the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the obstruction in the landing area.
- [NTSB NYC92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA034.md): Ryan 260-B · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N5321K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing and collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was a leaking fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB SEA92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA020.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1991 · N9776C · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor contributing to the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB NYC92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA032.md): Cessna 150 · Poestenskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N50877 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburator heat, resulting in carburator ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA029.md): Cessna 340 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1991 · N7672Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper management of the fuel system; the pilot's lack of proficiency in…
- [NTSB CHI92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA024.md): Beech C-23 · Burlington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1991 · N38036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot having an improper fuel tank selector position.
- [NTSB CHI92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA023.md): Cessna 150K · Kiowa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an…
- [NTSB ATL92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA021.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wilson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N84399 · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA024.md): Maule M5-235C · Jim Thorpe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N5634K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in carburetor ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB LAX92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA028.md): Grumman G-164 · Pauma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N664U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a restricted fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA019.md): Cessna 150J · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N50472 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel and his poor preflight and inflight planning. Factors were the unsuitable mountainous terrain at the pilot's disposal and the unfavorable winds aloft.
- [NTSB BFO92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA004.md): Cessna T210N · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N6466N · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure caused by fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel management.

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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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