# 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 SEA91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA155.md): Piper PA-28R · Milford, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N816CB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudgment of proper descent rate. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, poor in-flight decision, becoming lost/disoriented, and a fence.
- [NTSB LAX91LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA286.md): Cessna 150K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N64556 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning of fuel requirements to accomplish the intended flight which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB ANC91GA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91GA087.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N82732 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switched the magnetos off during the flight. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain with loose gravel.
- [NTSB FTW91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA115.md): Cessna 172P · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N5488K · Substantial damage
  > The power loss due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were the icing conditions, lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the gusty tail wind.
- [NTSB CHI91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA206.md): Cessna 150 · Carlos, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N50637 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use adequate carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the wires.
- [NTSB LAX91LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA279.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N1898J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to properly lock the engine primer control which resulted in an over rich fuel to air mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA202.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N541FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies and an improper landing flare. Related factors are the use of automobile fuel, extreme temperatures and overshooting the planned landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA142.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N7859S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA108.md): Cessna 152 · Hutto, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N93097 · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors were the instructor's improper use of carburetor heat and the fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB FTW91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA107.md): Cessna 150G · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N2424J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA195.md): Cessna 150 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N22494 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight, inattentiveness, failure to maintain airspeed, and poor inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX91LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA262.md): Cessna 152 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N747CM · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI91LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA193.md): Cessna 120 · Spirit Lake, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N9008X · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG03.md): Schweizer G164 · Gwinner, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N48687 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent closing of the mixture by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are inadequate control shape, or size, and inattentiveness of the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC91LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA074.md): Cessna A185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N70148 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot's inadequate preflight and the inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain, and tundra.
- [NTSB FTW91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA096.md): Cessna 182 · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N6278A · Substantial damage
  > A fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.
- [NTSB ANC91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N3459M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and the contaminated fuel system. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N2876Z · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to use the auxiliary fuel boost pump during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA129.md): Boeing E75 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N1067N · Substantial damage
  > An improperly adjusted carburetor and improper maintenance. Factors include an earthen berm which the aircraft struck during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA185.md): Ryan Navion A · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N4374K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight planning/decision making and misjudged fuel supply. A related factor is the inadequate emergency procedure.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP07.md): Cessna 182M · Wissota, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N91691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC91FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA067.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant failure for undetermined reasons and the collision with the wires.
- [NTSB NYC91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA151.md): Aerofab 4/210 · Paulding, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N516L · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the oil filter by the pilot which resulted in a leak and subsequent oil exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX91LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA248.md): Bell 206B · Lihue, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N212OX · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that sufficient fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI91FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA181.md): Cessna U206F · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N713OX · Destroyed
  > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot after exhausting all the fuel from a selected fuel tank. Factors associated with the accident are the pilots inadequate transition and upgrade training and a lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA240.md): Piper PA38-112 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N9283T · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor preflight planning, inflight decision, and fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to this accident was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA146.md): Cessna 120 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N2858N · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot in command's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA239.md): Maule M-4-220C · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N40693 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection by taking the necessary steps to eliminate water contamination of the airplane's fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA238.md): Bellanca 7FC · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N8527E · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and on ground collision with a berm.
- [NTSB FTW91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA089.md): Steen Skybolt JW5 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N124J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform refueling and maintain airspeed above vs (stall). A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA178.md): Cessna 172E · Grundy Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N3663S · Substantial damage
  > Failure by other maintenance personnel to install a safety wire and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA143.md): Cessna 120 · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N2714N · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a fuel system blockage which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA167.md): Beech C-23 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N5172M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper pre flight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB MIA91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA154.md): Larocque, Raymond E. VARI-EZE · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N1344Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA227.md): Cessna R172K · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N736MR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to properly perform preflight planning and to ensure that an adequate fuel supply existed for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX91LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA223.md): Beech J35 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N593B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX91FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA222.md): Cessna 150K · El Cerrito, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1991 · N6003G · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to choose a proper emergency landing site and/or deviate from a straight course during the emergency…
- [NTSB MIA91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA150.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N6495L · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to misjudged fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB CHI91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA162.md): Cessna 177 · New Lothrop, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1991 · N548EC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and misjudged fuel calculations by the pilot. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Richmond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N6507H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the failure of the instructor to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA083.md): Australite Aerobat FPP1 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N117BT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of a cracked fuel line inside the fuel cell. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA135.md): Cessna 152 II · Newtonville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N94512 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that the student pilot delayed asking for assistance, after becoming lost until insufficient fuel was available to make an airport. This resulted in engine failure to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA234.md): Cessna 185F · Sanford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N1745R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB MIA91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA143.md): Cessna 152 · Yazoo City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N65619 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning decision by the student pilot, improper fuel calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in his own personal ability by the student pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA209.md): Universal Globe GC-1B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N42WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed in a forced landing resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and subsequent in flight colliison with terrain. Factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper procedure which restuled in a…
- [NTSB NYC91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA128.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Arcadia, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N1193X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA142.md): Cessna 150J · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N20PC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. Also, inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was an incorrect fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CHI91DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM05.md): Gildersleeve RV-4 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N188BG · Substantial damage
  > Remedial action not performed by the pilot and the pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was on the proper tank.
- [NTSB ANC91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA057.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N83582 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives pertaining to carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA127.md): Cessna 414A · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1991 · N222SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incomplete preflight of the fuel quantity and the inaccurate fuel gages, which resulted in fuel starvation and total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's improper…

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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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