# 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 NYC89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA153.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Newport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N43562 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft fuel supply was contaminated by water and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB BFO89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA050.md): Mooney M20E · Weirton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N1950Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to water in the fuel and inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC89DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHA01.md): Vehafric Jungster ONE · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N17537 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA185.md): Aeronca 65-C · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N22137 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX89LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA235.md): Cessna 172E · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N7744U · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's miscalculation of the fuel supply which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA116.md): Cessna 152 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N45955 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the solo student pilot and inadequate supervision by the student's instructor pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the instructor pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA120.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Middletown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N1961P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation from improper movement of the fuel selector by the pilot and his improper use of emergency procedures during the attempted engine restart. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft and the terrain…
- [NTSB FTW89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA115.md): Cessna 210 · Waco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N761RF · Substantial damage
  > A deteriorated fuel cap, water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the dirt bank (berm).
- [NTSB ATL89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N70RS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remove all remaining water from the airplane fuel system during pre-flight inspection which led to a total loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA118.md): Cessna 172M · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N13652 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination from a deteriorating part in the carburetor. The trees and improper maintenance/servicing of the aircraft were probable contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA167.md): Cessna 140 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA117.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Delphi, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N30BS · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX89LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA224.md): Cessna 340 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N69549 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use (mismanagement) of the fuel system by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation. Related factors were: the lack of fuel quantity indicators (not installed) in the aircraft, flight by the pilot with this known deficiency, and trees in the…
- [NTSB DEN89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA142.md): Piper PA28-180 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N8419W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to properly plan the flt resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA213.md): Piper PA-22-160 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N8836D · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the airplane & inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in the undetection of contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB MIA89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA177.md): Uhley-Mason R.A.F. VARI-EZE · Lantana, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N2UM · Destroyed
  > Pilots inadvertent turning off of the engine ignition switches resulting in engine failure.
- [NTSB LAX89LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA220.md): Commonwealth 185 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N92827 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to accurately determine the fuel load prior to departure.
- [NTSB MIA89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA175.md): Cessna 210L · Miramar, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N732AG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the faulty reading from the fuel quantity indicator.
- [NTSB LAX89LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA214.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N5432P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadvertent selection of the off position on the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ANC89FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA094.md): Piper PA-22 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N6908D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MKC89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA134.md): Grumman G164 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N8367K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft engine due to water contamination. The pilot executed a landing in a flooded rice field which did not permit a successful landing.
- [NTSB DEN89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N704AS · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight decision of the pilot to continue the flight without refueling which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA89FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA104.md): Anderson BD-5 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N13AT · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance by the pilot/owner/builder, his operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW89LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Kaufman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N24258 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented and exhausting the fuel in the fuel system.
- [NTSB DEN89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA137.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N92299 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft before the flight and company induced pressure by the company/operator management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a lack of fuel. The terrain conditions and the tree were considered to be contributing…
- [NTSB MKC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA128.md): Waco UPF-7 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N29309 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, high obstructions and terrain conditions (corn crop).
- [NTSB FTW89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA109.md): Piper PA-30 · Bristow, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N7959Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and failure of the inflight restart attempt.
- [NTSB DEN89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA134.md): Ryan ST-3KR · La Salle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N48749 · Substantial damage
  > Foreign material (insect nest) blocking the fuel system vent, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow and fuel starvation. A related factor was the alfalfa crop in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM02.md): Aeronca 15AC · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N1003H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane which had not been properly maintained which resulted in the fuel system blockage.
- [NTSB MIA89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA171.md): Cessna 150 · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N8782G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and his miscalculation of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation from lack of fuel; and the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the power lines during the forced landing. The power lines were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA132.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Scandia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N7450Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and small trees.
- [NTSB DEN89FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA127.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N8213W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to assure an adequate fuel supply and his failure to refuel en route.
- [NTSB FTW89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA102.md): Cessna 150L · Onalaska, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N17130 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system exhaustion due to the improper planning/decision by the flight instructor, on the ground, prior to the flight and the improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA100.md): Cessna P206B · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N21GV · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in an engine failure due to water contamination of the fuel system. The wires, trees, and utility pole were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA097.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Necedah, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N4526Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's improper use of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ANC89FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA076.md): Cessna 170B · Birchwood, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N3132B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper detent for takeoff. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/muddy terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Suring, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N4395Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to th accident were: the lack of suitable terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ03.md): Grumman G-164A · Loxley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N8881H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA200.md): Cessna 150L · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N18515 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot did not adequately plan for the flight in that he did not calculate the fuel consumption accurately, failed to provide for adequate fuel reserves, and also failed to land at airports short of his…
- [NTSB CHI89DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DCA01.md): Zengel RV-4 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N371FZ · Substantial damage
  > The improper routing of engine fuel lines resulting in over temperature of the lines which resulted in the fuel flow to carburetor to fluctuate and cause over rich condition and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA133.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N · Canaan, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N4742C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX89LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA199.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Arcata, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N35479 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper fuel tank selector position. These resulted in fuel starvation to both engines when the aux tanks ran dry and the mains had fuel remaining in them. A factor in this accident was the rough…
- [NTSB FTW89DRA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRA05.md): Boeing A75 · East Bernard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N1722B · Destroyed
  > Water in fuel from improper servicing of the aircraft and improper preflight by the pilot. The tailwind & soft/wet terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Hinckley, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N24334 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to calculate proper fuel consumption for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA193.md): Cessna T210L · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N5368V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command, the instructor pilot. Factors were the private pilot did not switch the fuel tanks and the instructor did not catch it.
- [NTSB LAX89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA190.md): Cessna 150D · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N4276U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to accurately calculate fuel consumption during preflight planning and preparation and during the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA89LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA082.md): Cessna 172 · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1989 · CGREV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor planning and inadequate calculation of fuel consumption which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA185.md): Cessna 210T · Imperial, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1989 · N30678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inaccurate fuel consumption calculations along with the decision to depart with inadequate fuel to insure landing at his proposed destination which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain on which the landing was made contributed to…
- [NTSB MKC89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA106.md): Cessna 150 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N6411K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly calculate fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel reserve and fuel exhaustion prior to reaching his destination. During the ensuing forced landing the pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ATL89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA140.md): Cessna A185F · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · CGCMT · Destroyed
  > Complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was due to the pilot not assuring an adequate fuel supply for the flight by visual inspection during his preflight inspection. Contributing was the pilot's decision to continue flight…

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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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