# 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 SEA90FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA047.md): Burton Cavalier Model 2 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N7131 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilots intentionally operating the aircraft with a known deficiency. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall/spin and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA073.md): Forney 415-CD · Tavernier, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N3358H · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA067.md): Cessna 150M · Leitchfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N45302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N48049 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and improper emergency procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA073.md): Beech S35 · Carrollton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N236S · Substantial damage
  > Starvation induced power loss caused by the pilot's improper selection/management of the appropriate fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor inflight planning which resulted in running a fuel tank dry.
- [NTSB ATL90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA066.md): Cessna 150L · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N6845G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the before landing checklist which requires the application of carburetor heat. Factors were soft terrain at accident site, and condition favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB BFO90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA029.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N63506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA096.md): Cessna A150M · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1990 · N9843J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N8521W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of fixed base operator (FBO) personnel to assure that the fuel tank was free of water, and failure of the pilot to insure that the aircraft was properly preflighted. Soft/marshy terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA069.md): Beech C-90 · Burlington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N110LT · Destroyed
  > The double engine power loss due to fuel starvation, the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by not engaging the right fuel transfer pump, and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing approach. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel…
- [NTSB CHI90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N4931M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power & subsequent off-airport forced landing. The stronger than anticipated wind aloft was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA079.md): Cessna 177B · Raleigh, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1990 · N35100 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The unreliable fuel quantity gauge was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA062.md): Cessna 120 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N90093 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Palestine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N3049V · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA086.md): Cessna 150L · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N1272Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of the fuel remaining, which caused the engine to quit.
- [NTSB ATL90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA063.md): Beech A 36 · Ocean Island Be, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N4723M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot in commands failure to turn on the electric boost pump during attempted engine restart resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA038.md): Piper PA-22 · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N8898C · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA066.md): Cessna 172A · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N6812X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for am undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA065.md): Mooney M-20K-231 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N1173E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command failed to properly pre-flight the airplane and assure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard to complete the intended flight. This resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO90MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90MA023.md): Hawker Siddeley HS.125-35 · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · G0B0B · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot(s), water contamination of the fuel, low level of deice fluid (methanol) in the deice tank, and subsequent ice blockage of the fuel filters. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA059.md): Aeronca 7DC · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N4542E · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to failure of the carburetor assembly and the pilot's failure to correct known deficiencies. Factors were contaminated fuel, partially blocked fuel screen, fouled spark plugs, the rough terrain, and the lack of shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB ANC90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA032.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N8849T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (utility pole, power line & fence) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA057.md): Mooney M20A · Parris Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1990 · N8199E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to insure that sufficient fuel was aboard for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA054.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N3712X · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor related to the accident was: inadequate design of the fuel system drains, which prevented an adequate preflight of the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA055.md): Cessna 150M · Schuyler, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N66787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA071.md): North American Navion · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N727G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane and departed on the accident flight with minimal fuel.
- [NTSB NYC90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA052.md): Cessna C150 · E. Prospect, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N6017G · Destroyed
  > Pilot's improper execution of emergency procedures after the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane while maneuver the airplane back to the airstrip during the forced landing. The pilot stalled the airplane at too low an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB MIA90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA056.md): Cessna 404 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1990 · N335GP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in the right engine due to a disconnected duct between the turbocharger and the plenum chamber. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine was not determined.
- [NTSB MKC90FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA044.md): Cessna P210N · Newton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N4589K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the resultant delay in flaring to land were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA055.md): Conn ONE Design · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N60RC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due the fuel vent being blocked by a mud dauber nest and the pilot's failure to find the obstruction (inadequate preflight) before taking off. Trees beyond the departure end of the runway were a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N5693U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to pilot misjudgement of fuel requirements for the trip and a failure to refuel the airplane en route.
- [NTSB ATL90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA050.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N55862 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA061.md): Cessna 150L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N6763G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA048.md): Cessna 172B · Killen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N7401X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate pre-flight planning by the pilot in command which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA045.md): Aeronca 11CC · Slippery Rock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N4636E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall by the pilot during an attempted return to the airport, following a power loss due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB BFO90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N33685 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and improper use of emergency procedures (fuel selector) by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Millis, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1990 · N9241U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which caused a power loss and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilots lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA90FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA044.md): Cessna 210M · Stuart, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N456GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper calculation of fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply to reach his destination.
- [NTSB CHI90FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA050.md): Beech 60 · Erie, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N478AD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the aircraft had an adequate supply of fuel on board for the intended flight. Contributing factors to the accident were an inoperative right fuel quantity gage which resulted in inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and…
- [NTSB NYC90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA042.md): Piper PA-18-135 · No. Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N9975Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently turned off the magneto switch during a go-around, resulting in a loss of power. Also causal to the accident was the failure of the pilot of a second airplane to respond to the tower controller's instructions. A factor related to the…
- [NTSB ATL90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA046.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Selmer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N2443K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to place the engine mixture control in the rich position prior to beginning traffic pattern maneuvers. As a result, the engine quit because of the lean fuel mixture at the high power setting required for the go-around and…
- [NTSB FTW90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA045.md): Cessna 150M · Minden, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N63391 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel by not maintaining an adequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA047.md): Cessna 210 · New Phila, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N59145 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to drain all of the trapped water from the fuel system prior to flight. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA044.md): Piper PA-24 · Danielsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1989 · N5556P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related factors were: a false fuel quantity indication, trees in the emergency landing area, and failure of the landing gear…
- [NTSB LAX90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1989 · N4101E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Lacrosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N704NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pre-flight planning/preparation, which did not include a plan to refuel the aircraft as necessary. The student pilot's lack of total experience contributed to this accident, as did the cfi's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB ATL90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA041.md): Beech A36 · Nashville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8EM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the ditch the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV01.md): Cessna 210D · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N3955Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the rough uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA049.md): Cessna 150D · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N4390U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when climatic conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA037.md): Beech A36 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N2997S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane engine due to fuel exhaustion over terrain unsuitable for the forced landing.

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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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