# 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 CHI90LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA258.md): Cessna 177A · Perry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N30414 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB SEA90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA174.md): Piper PA-32-300RT · Glenrock, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N21434 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…
- [NTSB ATL90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA167.md): WSK PZL-104 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N7169Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel requirements for the additional landing. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA175.md): Beech C55 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N666DF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss to the left engine, which resulted from the improper fuel tank being selected by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA252.md): Cessna 172N · Pine City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N733CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N7651S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot-in-command's improper preflight preparation and planning.
- [NTSB CHI90LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA254.md): Cessna 177 · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N29490 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA313.md): Cessna 182C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N9021T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to perform refueling.
- [NTSB CHI90LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA253.md): Piper PA25-235 · Logansport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N7330Z · Substantial damage
  > The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The presence of standing corn in the touchdown area was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE09.md): Trammel Avid Flyer · Trinidad, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5002L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow published procedures when he inadvertently shut off the magnetos while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA250.md): Beech A23A · St Paul, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA90FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA177.md): Cessna 177-A · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N30306 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to flight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N2842D · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP10.md): Brose Cirrus VK-30 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N420A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and misjudgement of the amount of fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The inoperative fuel totalizer was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · League City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60774 · Substantial damage
  > Ground collision with an object during the landing roll during a forced landing following a complete power loss. The reason for the power loss is undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA165.md): Cessna 150M · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N704XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's failure to refuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot becoming lost.
- [NTSB DEN90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA174.md): Piper PA-28R201T · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N31838 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing while the landing gear was still in transit.
- [NTSB CHI90LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA243.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Hamburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2977H · Substantial damage
  > Powerplant failure due to foreign object in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA222.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N250SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and inflight planning of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA200.md): Enstrom F-28A · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N9597 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss, due to contamination from deteriorating fuel tank sealant, and the pilot's failure to notice the contamination during preflight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA290.md): Cessna T210M · Soda Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N732VS · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to inadequate vapor recovery system (inadequate aircraft maintenance/service) and incorrect fuel grade. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA071.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · CGBEG · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to fatigue failure of a fuel line. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain and obstructions (trees & utility pole) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI90LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lees Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N55431 · Substantial damage
  > Check list not followed, fuel system not understood, and fuel boost pump selector improperly used, by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Parshall, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7316Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of powerplant controls.
- [NTSB LAX90LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA285.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N67755 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due the certified flight instructors improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA227.md): Beech BE 95 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N9906R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision and his improper execution of the chosen emergency procedure.
- [NTSB ANC90FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA142.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N7087B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor ran the right tank dry. Contributing to the accident were improper in-flight planning and decisions.
- [NTSB DEN90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA169.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bingham, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N5470P · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the pilot's failure to refuel and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB ANC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA139.md): Cessna 180 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N52098 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by inflight siphoning of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA155.md): Cessna 150H · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N7285S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling not performed.
- [NTSB ANC90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA135.md): Aerospatiale SA-315B · Tok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N58000 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the fuel filter element in the aircraft by company/maintenance personnel, and subsequent contamination of the fuel system by unfiltered fuel. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate design of the fuel filter assembly, which…
- [NTSB LAX90DVG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG14.md): Don G. Kaye RV-3 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N840DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control on the runway after experiencing a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ07.md): Warkentin KR-2 · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N36119 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the fuel selector when he actuated the foot operated main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA223.md): Stearman E-75 · Mt. Grove, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N5368N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate maintenance and servicing of the aircraft. A factor was water contamination in fuel tank.
- [NTSB ANC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA132.md): Cessna C-T210 · Sleeper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N6016N · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB LAX90LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA274.md): Cessna 340A · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N38AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly position the fuel selector prior to flight, and the failure of the check pilot to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA187.md): Bell 206B · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N750LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG01.md): Cessna 188 · Dazey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N8024V · Substantial damage
  > A blockage of the fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA167.md): Mooney M20C · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N5677Q · Substantial damage
  > The intentional wheels up landing in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the fuel starvation induced power loss, failure of the pilot to switch fuel tanks, improper positioning of the fuel selector during attempted restarts, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA182.md): Beech 58P · Chicopee, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N138P · Substantial damage
  > Double power loss due to improper fueling procedures. Factors relating to the accident were: improper pre-flight actions by the pilot and wrong fuel.
- [NTSB BFO90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA067.md): Cessna 150K · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N6288G · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA153.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N681M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line and the operation of the aircraft in an non-airworthy condition by the PIC.
- [NTSB BFO90DOA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DOA01.md): Bell TH-1L · Galax, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N152RR · Substantial damage
  > The lost of engine power because of a compressor stall.
- [NTSB CHI90FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA208.md): Lockheed 12A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N12AT · Destroyed
  > The inadequate emergency procedure(s) by the pilot in command following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons(s).
- [NTSB CHI90DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER04.md): BD 4- Francisco BD-4 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N853BF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the manufacturer (amateur built) to design fuel system adequately to prevent vapor lock in fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI90DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER03.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Coon Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N4990H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and misjudgement of his fuel supply.
- [NTSB BFO90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA066.md): Champion 7EC · Peebles, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N8575E · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA203.md): Forbing Longeze · Yutan, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N252BJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel and the pilot's lack of familiarity with this home-built aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (vehicle & road sign) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX90FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA268.md): Bell 206B · Quincy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N2292W · Substantial damage
  > An unidentified contaminate lodged in the fuel governor.

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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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