# 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 NYC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA133.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Franklin Center, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N3393A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which restuled in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK06.md): Cessna 175 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N7296M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly prelfight the airplane which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MKC90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA134.md): Weatherly 201-B · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N1260W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss caused by the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6436K · Substantial damage
  > Flight crew's failure to properly preflight and plan for the intended flight by not ensuring that adequate fuel was on board prior to takeoff. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA07.md): Ayres S2R · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8472V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss, which resulted from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB ATL90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA129.md): Cessna 182A · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N4760D · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA095.md): Grace Long EZ · La Grande, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9175Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV06.md): Cessna 210 · Salem, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N191A · Substantial damage
  > Improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure.
- [NTSB ANC90FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA086.md): Piper PA-32 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N4257T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency landing following an engine power loss. The loss of engine power was due to an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB DEN90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA129.md): Cessna 150J · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N50788 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the failure of the pilot to refuel and the high vegetation in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB MKC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N94615 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to misjudged fuel consumption calculations by the pilot in command, and a forced landing to a field with a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB MKC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N48642 · Substantial damage
  > Poor pre-flight and in-flight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DEN90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N9375T · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall experienced during the attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA092.md): Cessna 182A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N4944D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot turned off the carburetor heat while descending for landing in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG09.md): Cullen/Roth Falcon XP · Yountville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N9939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA147.md): Cessna C205 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N8215Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the landing roll after a forced landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the total powerplant failure and the IFR weather conditions which limited the landing site selection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA143.md): Cessna 172N · Northwood, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N737KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in an off-airport landing, when the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The fact that the engine lost power over a populated area was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA081.md): Maule M4 · L. Susitna Riv, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N4623T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement in not having sufficient fuel to reach his destination.
- [NTSB CHI90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA139.md): Beech B-55 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8390N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's execution of a turn shortly after takeoff resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot in command's execution of a turn back to the airport resulting in fuel starvation of the second engine which resulted in a…
- [NTSB LAX90LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA197.md): Mooney M20A · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8118E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to properly manage the aircraft fuel quantity gauge indication and failure to complete the proper emergency procedure by switching fuel tanks. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance performed by the pilot which…
- [NTSB MKC90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N714XG · Substantial damage
  > A power plant failure for undetermined causes.
- [NTSB LAX90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA196.md): Cessna 172E · Brentwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N5714T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly calculated the fuel consumption causing the airplane to sustain a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX90LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA195.md): Piper PA-18 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N8474D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management technique. A factor was the improperly modified fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK05.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N6195E · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MKC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA113.md): Piper PA-18A · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N9071D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA119.md): Grumman American AA5-A · Plainfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N26302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch the fuel selector to the proper tank. A factor to the accident was the high obstructions near the field.
- [NTSB LAX90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N3157F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the aircraft and secure the fuel system caps which resulted in fuel siphoning and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG01.md): Adams Boredom Fighter · Finley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N317MA · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to fuel exahustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. A factor was the ditch in which touchdown occurred.
- [NTSB LAX90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA222.md): Cessna 182A · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N3709D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB ATL90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA113.md): Cessna 305A · Woodstock, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N201FM · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA178.md): Beech H35 · San Marcos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N5586D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB LAX90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N6431W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain safe airspeed and inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudging fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N6382C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command failed to select the fuel valve to a tank containing usable fuel resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA119.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Shelby, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N3749E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted flight with insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ATL90FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA110.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N9538J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system through inadvertant selection of the 'off' position of the fuel selector valve handle.
- [NTSB SEA90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA075.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N57514 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning fuel injection system and the pilot's attempted operation above certificated maximum gross weight with a known deficiency in this equipment.
- [NTSB FTW90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA106.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N2468G · Destroyed
  > A fuel exhaustion induced power loss during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA106.md): Piper PA-24 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N7868P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the engine fuel mixture control which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA160.md): Piper PA30 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1990 · N7946Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.
- [NTSB BFO90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA041.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Brookneal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1990 · N4034Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and improper in-flight planning/decision. Pilot fatigue was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA159.md): Cessna 182L · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N42748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation and fuel calculations were poor.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA02.md): Cessna A188B · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N21620 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination of the fuel supply. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA097.md): Cessna 150 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N1561Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board for the planned flight. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to properly prepare his student for the flight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA097.md): Mooney M20C · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N6824N · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA112.md): Cessna 172D · Isla Grande, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N2670U · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA156.md): Beech A23-19 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N5664S · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA101.md): Piper PA28-235 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N9488W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's disregard for the position of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA02.md): Bell 47G5 · Marion, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N8591F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N50973 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot.

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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=63

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