# 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. Page 67 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MKC90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hasty, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N11PG · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting from the collapse at the fuel cell. The fact that the forced landing was made in dark night conditions was a factor. - [NTSB MIA90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N5252E · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel starvation, due to his improper positioning of the fuel selector. - [NTSB NYC90DNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA01.md): Smeesters RV-4 · North Andover, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N671RS · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the resultant forced landing. - [NTSB MIA90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA002.md): Cessna A188B · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N21752 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attained the emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the low fuel level, and improper planning/decision by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA001.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N8842S · 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 terrain condition in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB NYC89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA217.md): Grumman AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N9825U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, due to the pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with adequate fuel for landing, and his failure to follow the proper emergency procedure after the tank emptied. - [NTSB MIA89LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA258.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N8107T · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: false fuel gage indications and trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MKC89LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA199.md): Cessna 150 · California, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N63091 · Substantial damage > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of power. - [NTSB DEN89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA223.md): Cessna 150L · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N6633G · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to refuel the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX89DUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUG09.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N3654N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel supply prior to takeoff. - [NTSB FTW89FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA171.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Elgin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N4329A · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent closure (deactivation) of the mixture control, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty wind, and… - [NTSB LAX89LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA316.md): Piper PA-22 · Winkelman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N3015Z · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after he became lost/disoriented, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, before he was able to complete a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues at… - [NTSB ANC89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA170.md): Cessna 185 · Mulchatna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N4443R · 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: loss of fuel that had siphoned (leaked) from the aircraft before takeoff and tree(s) overhanging the fast… - [NTSB SEA89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA174.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N5163G · Substantial damage > An undetermined loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Haymarket, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N40892 · Destroyed > Improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation & loss of engine power; and improper use of emergency procedures after loss of engine power. The presence of high obstructions (trees) in the approach path to the emergency landing area was… - [NTSB ATL89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Semmes, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N83732 · Substantial damage > Improper replacement of the fuel cap gasket by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel cap vent and fuel starvation. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to aircraft damage. - [NTSB FTW89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA166.md): Beech BE 100 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N204AJ · Destroyed > The inadequate preflight planning preparation & the improper inflight planning/decision by the PIC when he failed to refuel the aircraft which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines. - [NTSB FTW89DRG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG10.md): Zenair CH-200 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N14LU · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB MKC89LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA183.md): Cessna 172 · Barnesville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N3610L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to insure that the aircraft contained an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. - [NTSB LAX89FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA311.md): Cessna 152 · Buena Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1989 · N25776 · Destroyed > An inadequate performed preflight inspection by the dual student and the inadequate supervision of the dual student by the instructor pilot. Contaminated fuel was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA169.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N25228 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain current in-flight wind information in order to calculate that his remaining fuel supply was adequate to reach his final destination. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB MIA89LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA244.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N7946P · Substantial damage > Failure of the private pilot (dual student) to assure the fuel selector was positioned to the proper tank, which resulted in fuel starvation; and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI). The trees were a related factor. - [NTSB MKC89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA192.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N10GF · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB FTW89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA157.md): Cessna 150J · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N60062 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to accurately calculate the necesary fuel for the flight and assure that the aircraft had been refueled to provide that quantity. - [NTSB MIA89LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA238.md): Cessna 177 · Woodville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2921X · 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: darkness and the ditch. - [NTSB BFO89DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89DID02.md): Rotorway Exec · Palmyra, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N27TB · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB ATL89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA206.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N5210P · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to adequately monitor the engine fuel consumption in flight. - [NTSB NYC89LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA209.md): Cessna 210 · No. Windham, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N2054S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available. - [NTSB NYC89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA205.md): Cessna 210N · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N873PJ · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly ensure a sufficient quantity of fuel for the intended flight. - [NTSB LAX89LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA292.md): Cessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N6270E · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to adequately perform inflight fuel consumption calculations to ensure the adequacy of the fuel supply for the flight's completion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to consider the impact of the stronger than… - [NTSB FTW89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA155.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1989 · N7593J · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his lack of understanding of the procedures for operating the aircraft, his improper use of the fuel selector in managing his fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to know and follow the emergency… - [NTSB ATL89LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA203.md): Cessna 150G · Edgefield, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N465SR · Substantial damage > Poor inflight planning by the pilot in command in that he allowed the fuel supply to be exhausted. - [NTSB MIA89LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA232.md): Cessna A188B · Edwards, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N53327 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA202.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N2487N · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the airplane fuel supply during preflight inspection, and his subsequent failure to monitor in-flight fuel consumption, which led to an engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB DEN89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA198.md): Cessna 150-L · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N6697G · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a fence in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ANC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N202T · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's improper fuel consumption calculations, improper inflight planning, and decisions. - [NTSB NYC89LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA196.md): Ryan ST-3KR · Factoryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1989 · N239 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and his misjudgement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The ditch was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA172.md): Cessna T-337D · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N33N · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing factor was maintenance personnel's not performing correct calibration of fuel gages. - [NTSB LAX89DUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ09.md): Hiller UH-12E · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N7086 · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to water contamination in the fuel supply which preceded an autorotation and collision with the ground during night time conditions. - [NTSB MKC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA181.md): Bell 47G-B3 · Waseca, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N8471E · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The tailwind, high obstruction (power line), and crop (beans) were contributing factors. - [NTSB MIA89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N60847 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The terrain (rough/uneven) in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX89DUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUQ04.md): Air Tractor AT-300 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N4324S · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which led to an engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground by allowing the aircraft to stall. - [NTSB DEN89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA194.md): Beech A36 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N3077X · Substantial damage > Improper use of the mixture control by the pilot during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. Rough/uneven terrain contributed to the aircraft damage. - [NTSB CHI89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA170.md): Beech A33 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N915Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to contamination (water, debris, and rust-like particles) in the fuel and the pilot's failure to detect the contamination during the pre-flight inspection. - [NTSB CHI89DEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEI02.md): Acroduster SA-750 · Painesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N69GM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation; and his improper use of emergency procedures after the engine lost power. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and the trees were contributing factors. - [NTSB FTW89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA148.md): Cessna 150 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N5794E · Substantial damage > The pilot became lost during the flight and fuel exhaustion occurred which required an off airport forced landing. - [NTSB ATL89DMG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DMG06.md): Dammann N3-2 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N70406 · Destroyed > Engine failure due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA188.md): Bell 206B · Nanuet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N16929 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB FTW89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA145.md): Cessna 182 · Comfort, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N5703B · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss which resulted from the fuel pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel available for the flight. - [NTSB ATL89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA195.md): Cessna 210C · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N3680Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power, due to contamination in the fuel flow manifold. The contamination in the fuel system was due to inadequate maintenance. 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