# 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 SEA05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA175.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · CF-YKO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA271.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2005 · N7342P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation caused by debris and corrosion in the carburetor assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin…
- [NTSB NYC05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA134.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Erie, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA267.md): Barnes Lancair Legacy · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N508DB · Substantial damage
  > The inaccurate fuel quantity sensors and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA233.md): North American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N8828H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA222.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N6601G · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA208.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hampton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N535HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was unsuitable terrain to complete a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA147.md): Cessna T210M · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N732WN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX05LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N6330Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccuracy of the cockpit fuel gages which read 1/4 tank when empty.
- [NTSB LAX05LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA258.md): Beech A23 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N1456L · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the inadequate fuel system management by both pilots. Also causal was the inadequate preflight inspection by both the instructor and student and their failure to verify the fuel quantities in each fuel tank, and, the instructor's…
- [NTSB IAD05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA114.md): Convair BT-13A · Lyme, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N49646 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in an incorrect fuel selector position, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX05LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA248.md): Scandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N159KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA136.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9023M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to refuel the helicopter prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL05FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA135.md): Beech V35B · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9JQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Copake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA185.md): Aero Commander S2R · Walnut, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. A contributing factor was the corn field.
- [NTSB ATL05CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA130.md): Jabiru SK0007 · Aiken, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2005 · N30SP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA134.md): Bell 206B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N27VT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot for his initiation of the flight with inadequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA170.md): Mooney M20K · Kennett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N5791U · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA129.md): Cessna 172S · Glen Saint Mary, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N53269 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a plastic sleeve off the idle stop of the servo fuel injector for undetermined reasons resulting in decreased fuel flow and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA161.md): Mueller Stewart Headwind B · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N64MF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation leading to the loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's insufficient information on the fuel system and the sign that had to be circumnavigated during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA115.md): Cessna 177A · Rome, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2005 · N70847 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor / induction ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N601RE · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA166.md): Cessna 182F · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N3184U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA153.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N962KY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA107.md): Cessna 172 K · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N7748L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA205.md): Cessna 177B · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N177BJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA159.md): Hughes 269A · Rusk, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA112.md): Cessna 150G · Buckley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2005 · N2751S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA096.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2005 · N8680D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to verify the fuel amount.
- [NTSB IAD05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA071.md): Piper E2 · Hastings, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N2122 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA112.md): Vans RV4 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N3074T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069.md): American AA-1A · Levittown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N9346L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled…
- [NTSB DFW05CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA135.md): Cessna 210L · Harvey, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N5120Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA136.md): Cessna 152 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N67770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA087.md): Beech BE-36 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N17836 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA128.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N39821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel and his inadequate monitoring of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX05LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA183.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N3004U · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA163.md): Cessna 140 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N89671 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N11239 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the…
- [NTSB MIA05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA100.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N98117 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply was available for the intended flight.
- [NTSB LAX05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA158.md): Champion 7ECA · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N42LC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Portland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N238PP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper decision not to land and refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N5360F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB CHI05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA108.md): Interstate S-1A-90F · Lancaster, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N37395 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation and the unsuitable terrain encountered, the tree and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA05CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McCammon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8715E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident included the trees and fence.
- [NTSB DFW05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA104.md): Beech J35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8396D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent and improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA134.md): Newell Thomas RV6-A · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2005 · N16TN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the fuel system not being flushed out after it was involved in a previous accident where the fuel tanks were damaged.

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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=6

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