# 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 68 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX89LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA270.md): Bell 206B · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N90296 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the helicopter being flown in exhaust gases emanating from a cogeneration plant chimney stack that exceeded the certification standards of the powerplant. Contributing to the accident was invisible nature of the exhaust gases… - [NTSB ATL89DLT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLT05.md): Bratton RB-1 · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N44516 · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion at a low altitude, due to an inadequate supply of fuel; and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the… - [NTSB MIA89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA213.md): Bell 47G-2 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N3550 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the student pilot's lack of total experience & tree(s) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ANC89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA132.md): Piper PA-18 · Canyon Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N679RK · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision concerning fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were: probable water in the fuel, inadequate altitude for an engine restart, and the terrain conditions. - [NTSB CHI89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N67342 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB MKC89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA173.md): Mooney M20C · Fouke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N6249U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion, at night. The ensuing forced landing resulted in a collision with a fencepost, ground swerve, and collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB ATL89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA186.md): Cessna 172L · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N336AF · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the airplane fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: swampy terrain at the emergency landing site. - [NTSB MKC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ft Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign. - [NTSB NYC89LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA218.md): Cessna 305A · Chalfont, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N5209G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX89LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA252.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N7341W · Substantial damage > Continued buildup of carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and his improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's lack of recent flight experience, and trees in… - [NTSB CHI89FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA150.md): Prospector FK-1 · Chilton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N4XK · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in flight planning in that he diverted his attention and continued the flight beyond the original period planned. Before takeoff the pilot was aware of his fuel endurance. - [NTSB BFO89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA064.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bradshaw, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N3663W · Substantial damage > An engine power loss due to fuel starvation for unknown reasons. - [NTSB ANC89FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA130.md): Cessna 180A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N9681B · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation due to an inadequate supply of fuel and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering back toward the lake which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The house & trees were… - [NTSB LAX89LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA256.md): Cessna 172M · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N61552 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel. Related factors were: inoperative left fuel quantity gage, the cfi's decision to make the flight with a known deficiency… - [NTSB DEN89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA181.md): Callair A-9 · Cartwright, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N8246H · Substantial damage > A total loss of power due to an improperly adjusted carburetor which resulted in an excessive rich fuel-air mixture. This required a forced landing in an area where no suitable terrain existed. - [NTSB DEN89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA180.md): Cessna 150G · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N2473J · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to his misjudgement of the fuel supply. Factors related to the accident were: a false fuel gage indication, and the ditch in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89DEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP09.md): Cabrinha/Free Spirit 412 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N412RC · Substantial damage > The plt became lost/disoriented and allowed fuel exhaustion to occur before accomplishing remedial action. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse environmental conditions and the road sign and vehicles in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB BFO89FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA063.md): Piper PA-24-250 · True, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N7162P · Destroyed > The pilots failure to properly monitor the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. The aircraft stalled as the pilot performed an evasive maneuver to avoid the mountain top. - [NTSB MIA89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA208.md): Aeronca 7AC · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N60FU · Substantial damage > Improper repair of the fuel cap (seal) by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel system (cap) vent and subsequent fuel starvation, and his failure to see-and-avoid the telephone line. The telephone (transmission) line was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Wixom, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N12662 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night, and tree(s) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE05.md): Cessna 152 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N25848 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply. - [NTSB DEN89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA177.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N46260 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision by the student, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and the student's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A… - [NTSB MKC89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA166.md): Cessna T210 · Hannibal, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N69DM · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB BFO89FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA062.md): Beech 77 · Cluster Springs, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N18257 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight which resulted in an unlatched fuel filler cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel supply during the flight. - [NTSB SEA89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA137.md): Piper PA-22 · Meridian, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1989 · N3700P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, his failure to follow the emergency procedure, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see & avoid obstructions). The power line was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA182.md): Cessna 182C · Weston, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1989 · N9038T · Substantial damage > Water in the fuel and inadequate preflight by the pilot. A contributing factor was the ditch. - [NTSB SEA89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA135.md): Grumman G-164A · Albion, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N8377 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the mixture control during takeoff. The fence was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA181.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Somerset, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N8914W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately perform an airplane pre-flight inspection and drain water present in the airplane fuel supply. The airplane engine subsequently lost power due to the water contamination. - [NTSB LAX89LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA240.md): Cessna T210 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N761JA · Substantial damage > Inadequat preflight planning/preparation and the improper flight planning/decisions, ie. Improper fuel consumption calculations, by the PIC. - [NTSB ATL89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA179.md): Cessna P210N · Jackson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N132WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The fuel selector was not positioned to the tank which contained fuel. Contributing factor(s) was: the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX89DUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ07.md): Grumman G-164A · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N5252 · Substantial damage > Inaequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation during the climb after takeoff, due to very little fuel remaining in the tanks. The rough/uneven desert terrain was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA139.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N9183P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent closing of the mixture control while his attention was diverted to the landing gear cycling. The engine subsequently quit followed by a forced landing and collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA141.md): Beech 35-C33A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N9497S · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to pilot mismanagement. - [NTSB CHI89DEX05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX05.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · New Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N10002 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA133.md): Cessna 150 · Iola, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N4054J · Substantial damage > The improper preflight planning by the pilot in command resulting in the airplane fuel quantity being near the unusable quantity which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilots… - [NTSB ANC89FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA119.md): Cessna 207 · 44 Nw Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N91052 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, inadequate fuel supply, turbulence, tailwind, terrain conditions, and trees (willows) in the emergency… - [NTSB NYC89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA159.md): Cessna 177A · Akron, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N3154T · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA89LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N4680P · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The soft terrain in the emergency landing area was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX89LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA232.md): Ryan SCW-145 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N46207 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX89LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA237.md): Cessna 150K · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6352G · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor judgement in not assuring an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight. - [NTSB ANC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA118.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7029K · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB SEA89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA128.md): Bell 206B · Longview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N53W · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently turning off the engine fuel supply instead of the external load fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to jettison the external load during the autorotation. - [NTSB CHI89FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA128.md): Beech 58 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N9253A · Destroyed > The flight crew inadvertently shut down the left engine after the right engine lost power, and the copilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering the aircraft back toward the runway. Factors related to the accident were: improper… - [NTSB MIA89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N9473N · Substantial damage > The inadequate pre-flight examination by the pilot, after refueling, which failed to detect water in the fuel. - [NTSB LAX89LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA230.md): Piper PA-30B-160 · Merced, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N8212Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Tunas, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N757EJ · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of improper flight planning by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA89FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA184.md): Cessna 177 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N2923X · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance/servicing of the aircraft, which resulted in water and rust contamination of the fuel and a subsequent loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed, while maneuvering back toward the runway, which resulted in… - [NTSB CHI89DEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP06.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N1271H · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing & trees. - [NTSB LAX89LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA228.md): Cessna 150 · Kelseyville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5712E · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparations and the improper fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA129.md): Cessna 182 · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5827B · Substantial damage > Pilot's decision to discontinue the use of carburetor heat, in carburetor icing conditions, that led to a complete loss of power at an altitude insufficient for a safe landing on the airport. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=69 ## 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=68 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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