# 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 70 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA177.md): Cessna 310C · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N1798H · Substantial damage > The failure of the instructor pilot (pilot in command) to reject the takeoff after the loss of power on one engine when sufficient runway remained to stop the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the disregard of the aircraft manual, failure to use the… - [NTSB CHI89LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA082.md): Cessna 320D · Wixom, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N132BC · Destroyed > Pilot's inattention to the fuel system during preflight and inadequate fuel system monitoring throughout the flight. - [NTSB SEA89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA076.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Milton-Freewtr, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N4072G · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB FTW89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA088.md): Cessna 182 · Owasso, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N5160D · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. The presence of trees was was a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N8654N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation, and his failure to followed the emergency procedure. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N6073W · Substantial damage > The pilot did not adequately preflight the airplane to determine fuel quanity nor did he accurately calculate the fuel consumption. In addition, he failed to position the fuel selector to the fullest tank which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine on… - [NTSB MKC89FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N4315J · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around. - [NTSB LAX89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA170.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N8827W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank for an adequate fuel supply for the takoeff. - [NTSB MIA89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA135.md): Cessna 150M · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N51344 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion caused by the pilot exceeding the fuel endurance of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA122.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N8745D · Destroyed > The pilot's poor preflight and in-flight planning in electing to continue the flight beyond the planned destination which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA083.md): Cessna 150J · Athens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N50703 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N6479L · Substantial damage > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA162.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N84745 · Substantial damage > The pilots improper use of carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB LAX89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA161.md): Cessna 175 · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N8174T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight and assure the proper quantity of fuel on board for the proposed flight. - [NTSB LAX89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA169.md): Hiller UH-12D · Bolinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N14490 · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight planning in that he did not accurately account for the fuel on board the aircraft as a basis for fuel consumption calculations thereby causing the engine to stop producing power because of a lack of fuel. Contributing to the… - [NTSB SEA89FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA068.md): Lake LA-4-200-EP · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N8521Z · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB MIA89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA129.md): Luscombe 8A · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N311P · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination. A related factor was the tree. - [NTSB LAX89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N25884 · Substantial damage > Improper procedure used by the certified flight instructor in simulating an engine failure. Contributing to this accident was the lack of total flight instruction experience of the flight instructor. - [NTSB DEN89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA105.md): Cessna 172F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N7847U · Substantial damage > Inadequate servicing of the aircraft by the pilot, partial blockage of the fuel line and fuel filter, and fuel starvation. Contributing factors were: the downward sloping runway and a fence. - [NTSB ATL89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA125.md): Cessna 150B · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N1214Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N4602L · Substantial damage > The pilots improper use of carburetor heat in weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB MKC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9424V · Substantial damage > Fuel tank selector improperly positioned, emergency procedure improperly performed by the pilot, and fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA126.md): Beech F-33A · Reddington Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N599WB · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA125.md): Beech A23 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N2326W · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation, while the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with the least amount of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the faulty fuel quantity indication for the right tank. - [NTSB MIA89FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA124.md): Beech C-45H · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N711BF · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination of the left engine fuel system which resulting in a failure of the left engine. - [NTSB LAX89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA152.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9456F · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which led to an inadequate supply of fuel to reach the airport and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot's lack of flight time in this make and model of helicopter was considered to be a factor. - [NTSB ATL89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA128.md): Cessna 177RG · Barnwell, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N7504V · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision in continuing flight to the destination airport without refueling which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Unfavorable winds and inadequate fuel consumption calculations were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Bunker Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N66988 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight by the student pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain. - [NTSB ATL89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA122.md): Cessna 182 · Luthersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N5458B · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to take action that would prevent the formation of carburetor ice. Following the engine malfunction, the pilot did not configure the airplane so as to reduce the severity of the impact, I.e. extend the flaps and slow the airplane. Contributing… - [NTSB DEN89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA102.md): Cessna 182P · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N1672M · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication, hard landing by the pilot, and uneven terrain conditions. - [NTSB ANC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N8677C · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning left), which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot… - [NTSB ATL89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N6475Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly plan required fuel for this flight which resulting in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field. - [NTSB FTW89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA076.md): Cessna 177 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1989 · N3313T · Substantial damage > The collapse of the nose gear during a forced landing following fuel exhaustion during the descent into the destination airport. - [NTSB ATL89DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG02.md): Cessna A188B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1989 · N9583G · Substantial damage > Improper inflight planning which allowed the engine to lose power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA074.md): Cessna 421 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N4595L · Destroyed > The pilot's improper emergency procedure after lossing power in the right engine, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: fuel starvation of the right engine,… - [NTSB NYC89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N4385L · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning which led to engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N1790E · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the occurrence were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA130.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N84435 · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to fuel starvation, the selection of the improper fuel tank by the student, and poor supervision by the instructor. Contributing to the cause of the accident was an inadequate preflight of the airplane by the dual student. - [NTSB LAX89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA129.md): Hughes 269C · Saipan, Sark · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1989 · N7470F · Substantial damage > Failure of maintenance personnel to assure the helicopter was serviced with the proper grade of fuel. A factor realated to the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area, which resulted in having to ditch the helicopter in the water. - [NTSB LAX89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA128.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1989 · N49925 · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were: dark night,trees, and the building. - [NTSB MIA89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA110.md): Cessna 195 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1989 · N4395N · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel supply. A contributing factor was a ditch which the aircraft hit as the pilot was applying brakes to avoid a fence. - [NTSB ATL89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA106.md): Beech H35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N5403D · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical defect in the engine carburetor/fuel supply system as evidenced by the past history of engine stoppage during ground operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of… - [NTSB ANC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA053.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N4433N · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inproper use of carburetor heat and the instructors failure to properly supervise the student actions within the airplane. - [NTSB FTW89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA066.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1989 · N9023D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to inadequate inflight planning/decision. - [NTSB DEN89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA085.md): Cessna T210L · Roy, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N26RS · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed himself to become distracted by a landing gear problem, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, when he had insufficient fuel to delay his landing. Factors related to the accident were: the landing gear problem and trees in the emergency landing… - [NTSB BFO89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA021.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gingerville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N9378T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning and decision making en route that resulted in his failure to stop and refuel the airplane and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA078.md): Cessna 175 · Murray, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N175RP · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the ditch in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA103.md): Cessna 182 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N182BH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to use the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and obstructions (power lines & vehicles) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ATL89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA103.md): Cessna 172M · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N13188 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice due to the failure of the pilot to properly use the carburetor heat control during descent and flight in the traffic patterns at reduced power. Underlying this is inadequate training in the proper understanding of carburetor icing and the… - [NTSB ATL89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA102.md): Cessna 172G · Coolidge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N1365F · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination of an unknown origin, failure of company maintenance personnel to locate and remove all contamination, continued operation of the aircraft by the pilot after the cause of a known engine problem was not determined, and subsequent fuel… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=71 ## 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=70 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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