# 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 ATL90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA034.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N1361P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in both engines (probable fuel starvation) due to improper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and lack of supervision by the instructor. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA046.md): Piper PA-32-437 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N3350W · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to water in fuel that was not discovered by the pilot during his preflight inspection of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE02.md): Edward Avid Flyer C · Lansing Arpt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N533T · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment prior to touchdown. A factor in the accident was the builder's improper modification of the carburetors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA035.md): Piper PA-22 · Barron, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1989 · N8749D · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and subsequent carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, slick (wet/snow covered) runway, and trees/brush near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA036.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N714AE · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the plt. A factor in this was the improper initial training by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA01.md): Cessna A188B · Muldoon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N4090J · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ATL90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA032.md): Piper PA-23-160 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N4359P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor pilot to ensure that the engine fuel selector valves were properly positioned prior to takeoff, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4930B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing after a engine power failure due to carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Helen, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N7681P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan en route refueling stops. The airplane collided with trees during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB MKC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N8912S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to poor planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE02.md): Bruce Mckinney VARI-EZE · Aspen, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N4985Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor to the accident was: the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE01.md): Lanier Thorp T-18 · Colorado City, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N18FL · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power with carbon fouling of the spark plugs, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DET01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N5483P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA033.md): Beech A24R · Richmond, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N8074R · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel tank selector by the pilot and his improper use of emergency procedures, which resulted in fuel starvation after a fuel tank had emptied. Contributing factors were: inoperative fuel quantity gauges, pilot's operation with known…
- [NTSB SEA90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1989 · N63496 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N4359C · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Collision with a vehicle in the emergency landing area contributed to the damage and injuries.
- [NTSB CHI90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N66714 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA018.md): Cessna 140 · Amboy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N2070V · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA017.md): Ercoupe 415D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3354H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant leaning of the fuel mixture to near idle cutoff, causing the engine to quit.
- [NTSB MIA90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA027.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N15LH · Destroyed
  > Inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, which resulted in failure to detect water and contamination (residue) in the fuel. Contributing factors were: failure of the plt to feather the…
- [NTSB FTW90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA027.md): Cessna 150M · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N9258U · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently became lost and disoriented and delayed in obtaining help from the flight service station, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA011.md): Enstrom F-28F · Wilmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N8627J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of the student pilot inadvertently pulling the mixture control to the idle cut-off position, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N4945F · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The dark night and instrument conditions contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA030.md): Cessna 210 · North Hollywood, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N46JW · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: false fuel gage indications, lack of a suitable area for a forced landing, and obstructions (utility pole &…
- [NTSB SEA90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA013.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N8470W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA027.md): Piper PA-28 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4948T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MKC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB MKC90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N47446 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning by the pilot in not refueling enroute which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA028.md): Piper PA38-112 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1989 · N25644 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly use the checklist and the fuel selector valve was improperly selected to the empty tank.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG02.md): Bell 47G/Tomcat MK5 · Elberton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 6, 1989 · N73871 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA023.md): Cessna P206 · Thelma, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N2566X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to drain all the water from the fuel system during preflight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA021.md): Bell 206L-3 · Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N3174S · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N9292Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor improperly supervised the flight and the dual student pilot failed to properly set the fuel selector valve in the proper position. Both pilots failed to use the emergency checklist.
- [NTSB ATL90FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA016.md): Cessna T210M · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N8444M · Substantial damage
  > The improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauges by maintenance personnel, which resulted in erroneous fuel quantity indications and led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain conditions that existed at the…
- [NTSB CHI90DEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK02.md): Eickmeier Pitts Special/S1C · Van Buren, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N4JE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA017.md): Cessna T172N · Townsend, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N6309F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA011.md): Cessna 150L · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N642EZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly judge his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA014.md): Cessna 150K · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N2662Q · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N67318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart for his destination airport with less than required fuel, and his improper use of the communications radio which resulted in his circling the airport and exhausting all fuel.
- [NTSB MKC90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Cherokee Vill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N704SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA014.md): Cessna T-337G-P · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N21GC · Substantial damage
  > Double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was caused by incorrect inflight fuel consumption calculations and one inaccurate fuel quanity gauge. Contributing to the accident was the dark night restriction to visibility.
- [NTSB MKC90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA011.md): Cessna 172Q · Hiwasse, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1989 · N96299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the flight and insure that there was sufficient fuel to complete the flight. The pilot also failed to monitor the fuel level during the flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA015.md): Robinson R22 · Bethpage, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N8024W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the helicopter during a power off autorotation resulting in a hard landing and a main rotor blade severing the tailboom. Contributing to the accident were a gusty wind and the pilot's improper operation of powerplant and…
- [NTSB MIA90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1989 · N911SA · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost or disoriented, and the tree(s) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA008.md): Cessna P210 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N47DB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to poor planning/decision, and fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot in command. The fact that the runway lights were not operating & the accident occurred at night were contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA001.md): Beech A65 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N186M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in the left engine. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA006.md): Cessna 185 · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N70022 · Substantial damage
  > Mounting shaft (airbox through-shaft) for the throttle and mixture controls had become loose and backed out, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA006.md): Piper PA28-180 · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N6651J · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the pilot becoming lost or disoriented which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N4065E · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation in the forced landing area were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE01.md): Baker/Santiago Pitts S-1S · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N983CS · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.

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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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