# 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 CHI90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA126.md): Piper PA28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N6369W · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the powerplant during the final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE05.md): Dan T. Zelazo Avid/Speedwing · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N396DZ · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a fuel line by the p. lot/manufacturer which resulted in separation of a fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA102.md): Cessna 170 · Johnson City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N3980V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft fuel system.
- [NTSB DEN90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA097.md): Avions Mudry CAP10B · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N64UV · Substantial damage
  > An over temperature of the inlet fuel line resulting in fuel starvation (vapor lock) in the fuel injection system. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA097.md): Beech 58 · Dallas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N770X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pumps for take, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the minimum single engine control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MKC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N8139K · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA107.md): Cessna 177B · North Captiva, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N30962 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight 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.
- [NTSB MKC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N714EB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, fuel calculations misjudged and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MIA90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA106.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N91309 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to improper planning & decision by the pilot, and an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Columbia Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N3233L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to preflight and secure the fuel cap which resulted in the loss of fuel and the loss of engine power from fuel exhaution. Factor was soft terrain during forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA113.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N4698Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision in choosing to continue flight to the destination airport without refueling. The dark night conditions, and a known intermittent radio problem were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA089.md): Cessna 150 · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N4020J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB ANC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA058.md): Cessna 185E · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N2214T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadeqaute supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA097.md): Cessna T210 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N761YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG03.md): Corben BABY-ACE · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N1034C · Substantial damage
  > An improper fuel system (installed by the home builder), and continued operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MKC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA085.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N1902M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA145.md): Cessna T207 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N91081 · Destroyed
  > Improper adjustment of the turbo-charger absolute pressure controller, and improper manipulation of the power plant controls by the pilot during the go-around. Factors related to the accident were: failure of company management to properly train the pilot in…
- [NTSB ATL90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA096.md): Cessna 172A · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N7677T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation to the engine, initiated by the combination of a blocked fuel tank vent line and a malfunctioning fuel filler cap. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in that he did not detect the fuel vent line blockage.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ05.md): Hood Quickie · Altoona, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N36RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and a blocked fuel vent, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA112.md): Cessna 182 · Manistique, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1990 · N42417 · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowing the airplane to run out of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N76918 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel pick up in the fuel tank selected for the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA092.md): Beech B35 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N5180C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply by switching to a tank with fuel prior to the loss of engine power. Collision with the tree(s) was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA136.md): Cessna T210L · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N9426K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the fuel tank outlets becoming unported as the aircraft maneuvered for landing. A factor was the pilot's preflight planning failed to insure that he had adequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA090.md): Hughes H500C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N9128F · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine for undertemined reasons and the pilot misjudging the flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP03.md): James A Nelson ZEN AIR CH701 · Raymond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N360JN · Substantial damage
  > Manufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel drain. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's disregarding the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA060.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N9449J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA090.md): Alon A-2 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N37BH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power because of carburetor icing conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA105.md): Cessna 152 · Oberlin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N4671M · Destroyed
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the dual student, carburetor ice, inadequate supervision to correct the situation by the instructor pilot (CFI), and failure of the CFI to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Carburetor icing condition was…
- [NTSB ATL90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA086.md): Piper PA-32 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N5524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly select a tank with sufficient fuel prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N2254J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA124.md): Cessna 182A · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N6181B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor flight planning and poor inflight decisions resulting in becoming lost and exhausting fuel before landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N60025 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to anticipate the carburetor icing conditions and to take the appropriate precautions.
- [NTSB MKC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Concordia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N3650J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation, misjudged fuel consumption calculations and re-fueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA119.md): Robinson R22 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N8079Q · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot failed to maintain proper rotor/engine power and to relinquish the throttle control when the CFI attempted to reduce the power.
- [NTSB DEN90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N4590P · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss.
- [NTSB MIA90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA089.md): Piper PA-30 · Margate, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1990 · N7114Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was that the pilot did not follow the flight manual to ensure that the fuel tanks were filled to capacity.
- [NTSB NYC90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA078.md): Beech C-23 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N6513Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure sufficient fuel was on board for the intended flight, resulting in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were unsuitable terrain, and the failure of the pilot to divert in a timely manner.
- [NTSB MIA90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Mims, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N66949 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's poor inflight monitoring of the a/c fuel state which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB SEA90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA051.md): Cessna 150J · Graham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate remedial action after bouncing/ballooning during the forced landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA080.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N5193F · Substantial damage
  > Instructor pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the proposed flight which led to the ensuing engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the left fuel gauge's erroneous quantity…
- [NTSB DEN90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA073.md): Beech B-60 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N6025S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss due to improper inflight planning and decisions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA079.md): Cessna 182N · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N92785 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB ATL90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA075.md): Sikorsky HSS-1N · Cross, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N4875M · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to fly the helicopter in such a manner that would have assured sufficient rotor RPM for an autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA110.md): Cessna 208B · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1990 · N851FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the glide path angle while executing a forced landing at the Lanai airport. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to properly secure the oil filter cap prior to departure.
- [NTSB CHI90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA093.md): Cessna 150H · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N22923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The light condition at dusk, icy terrain (road) and tree were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA077.md): Bell 47G · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N4837 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The location of trees was a related factor in that the pilot was unable to maintain rotor RPM while attempting to reach a suitable landing area during…
- [NTSB ATL90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA072.md): Cessna 172G · Wanchese, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N3663L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature, discontinued use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA068.md): Cessna 177A · Canon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N30367 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA075.md): Cessna 150J · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1990 · N51402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors in this accident were: the dark night, and the soft/wet terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA046.md): Cessna 182K · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N2813R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot in command.

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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=64

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