# 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 LAX91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA027.md): Cessna 177A · Dana Point, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N30438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB DEN91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA016.md): Fogarty Pitts S1SEW · Bennett, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N87PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and the resultant fuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB CHI91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oswego, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N6981P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper placement of the fuel tank selector by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N757FW · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA012.md): Cessna 170A · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1990 · N5468C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA012.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N9609G · Substantial damage
  > An improper maintenance modification to disable the carburetor heat control by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB LAX91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA023.md): Cessna 150G · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N4687X · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N739VN · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.
- [NTSB FTW91DPD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPD01.md): Rans S-9 · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 2, 1990 · N89KJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a blocked fuel filter in the fuel system.
- [NTSB MIA91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA018.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N9926P · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power, for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA015.md): Cessna 182C · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N8859T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI91FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA022.md): Cessna 195 · Flint, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N4325N · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tank system. Factor(s) were: water contamination in the fuel.
- [NTSB DEN91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA014.md): Cessna T-210-M · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N621BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA009.md): Cessna T210N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N4981C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly set the mixture control.
- [NTSB ATL91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA010.md): Cessna A150K · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N8390M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not ensure that enough fuel was on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MIA91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N21175 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91DUJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUJ02.md): Joe L. Harr SE-5A · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N4565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel supply to the engine shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA013.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1990 · N23665 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX91DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUJ01.md): Joseph W. Hillbrand Sonerai IIL · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N119JH · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to improper fuel.
- [NTSB ATL91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA004.md): E TN Plts Starduster Starduster II · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N19SR · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which totally or partially restricted fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB FTW91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA006.md): Beech 77 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1990 · N38021 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation to the engine due to a blocked fuel system vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, and contacting high vegetation and low trees during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA009.md): Cessna 177RG · De Funiak Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N52838 · Substantial damage
  > The loose fuel cap and failure of the pilot to assure the aircraft was properly preflighted, which resulted in fuel siphoning and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: faulty fuel quantity gages, the pilot's decision to fly with…
- [NTSB NYC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA010.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N690X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the fuel burn which resulted in total fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's limited experience in the make and model of airplane, an erroneous fuel quantity indication, and the…
- [NTSB FTW91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Claremore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N46174 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of pilot in command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel for the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA013.md): Cessna 421B · Morganfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N69900 · Substantial damage
  > Lost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA006.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N8211C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to refuel the aircraft prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX91DVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DVW01.md): Melton MMI · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate calculation of fuel consumption and his decision to continue the flight with a malfunctioning fuel quantity indicator.
- [NTSB CHI91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA003.md): Cessna 172D · Midland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N2592Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall encountered during the forced landing was also a cause.
- [NTSB SEA91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA001.md): Cessna T210K · Everett, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N8281M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE10.md): Jeff Pierson Pierson Pusher · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N75FM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to activation of carburetor choke and an inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA166.md): Cessna 172M · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N6523H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement due to consumption of alcohol, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA188.md): Robinson R22 · Albany, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N2550B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation power loss due to the inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve by the passenger.
- [NTSB LAX90LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA339.md): Waco YMS · Kailua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1990 · N40115 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC90DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNC01.md): Cessna 180E · Kingston, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N2620Y · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with water while maneuvering for a forced landing. A factor to the accident was a power loss due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB CHI90LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA272.md): Cessna A150L · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N6073J · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA224.md): Rockwell 690B · North Castle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N81628 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft preflight (fuel cap not properly secured) which resulted in fuel siphoning and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP11.md): Varga Kachina 2150A · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N8422J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable, soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB ATL90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA176.md): Cessna 150 · Brookley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N22909 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors include improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA327.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N10797 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation, and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW90GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA185.md): Hughes 369HS · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N71552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor in the accident was the lose of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI90LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA268.md): Cessna 172F · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N8259U · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper preflight planning ensuring sufficient fuel for the intended flight.
- [NTSB MIA90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N7229F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures.
- [NTSB ANC90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA177.md): Helio H-295 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N204CW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA175.md): Cessna 206 · Puntilla Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N756JC · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA266.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N67758 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA322.md): Cessna 152 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N714XD · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation and improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB ANC90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA168.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N180EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and ultimate fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA185.md): Cessna 172M · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N1241U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's improper use of the aircraft power plant controls, resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA183.md): Beech E 33 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N7155N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the right tank prior to the approach resulting in fuel starvation.

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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=60

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