# 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 72 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N67638 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed the airport without obtaining fuel. Approximately 15 gallons of fuel was on board which would make the fuel tanks about one-half full. At the time of the accident the aircraft had been airborne for over 2 hours and 10 minutes. Dark visual… - [NTSB NYC89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA050.md): Cessna 150 · Lyme, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N63136 · Substantial damage > Improper planning; the student pilot became lost and ran out of fuel. During the landing he misjudged distance, altitude and airspeed and overran the field colliding with trees. - [NTSB DEN89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N49209 · Substantial damage > The plt was flying a cross-country flight. She said that 3 miles from her destination, the engine quit when the plane ran out of fuel. A landing on an ice covered asphalt road was performed. During roll out, the left main gear went off the road and the left… - [NTSB NYC89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA049.md): Cessna 150L · Greenwich, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1988 · N6538G · Substantial damage > Trees during an off airport landing after the aircraft expererienced a power loss fue to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA047.md): Mooney M20J · New Alexandria, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1988 · N3820H · Substantial damage > Loss of control experience during landing rollout after an off airport landing was made due to a power loss caused by contaminated fuel. Water had been removed prior to departure. - [NTSB ATL89FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA054.md): Aero Commander 720 · Alcoa, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1988 · N120G · Destroyed > After encountering icing conditions in flight and experiencing problems maintaining altitudes and headings, the pilot elected to divert from his planned destination of dayton, oh to knoxville, TN. While on final approach after descending 1300 ft below minimum… - [NTSB NYC89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA044.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1988 · N16502 · Substantial damage > Aircraft striking the road sign after the aircraft experienced a double power loss due to mismanagement of the fuel system by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA060.md): Piper PA-28 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1988 · N706FL · Substantial damage > During the initial climb after takeoff, the engine lost power. Subsequently, the airplane collided with terrain as the plt was completing an emergency landing. An examination of the fuel tanks disclosed no evidence of fuel in the left tank. However, aprx 9… - [NTSB NYC89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N19863 · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Cessna 182 was on downwind when he stated that he pulled the carburetor heat on and then pulled the power back to 1500 RPM. Within a few seconds the engine quit and the pilot informed the tower. The aircraft landed about 500 feet short of the… - [NTSB MKC89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N5851B · Substantial damage > Having just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency… - [NTSB FTW89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA029.md): Cessna 210L · Texarkana, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N22229 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW89LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA027.md): Cessna 172B · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N7917X · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to utilize numerous suitable sources of fuel along his route of flight. - [NTSB ATL89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA049.md): Cessna 172M · Griffin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1988 · N92388 · Substantial damage > After a preflight and runup the pilot made a takeoff and remained in closed traffic for landing practice. On downwind, opposite the desired point of touchdown, he retarded power, applied carb heat and slowed the airplane. Turning base, the acft lost power.… - [NTSB NYC89LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA040.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1988 · N8572V · Substantial damage > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss caused by carburetor icing. - [NTSB CHI89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA028.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1988 · N3662W · Substantial damage > After encountering unforecast adverse wx at his intended destn, the plt circled the area a couple of times, then diverted to Marquette, MI. However, before reaching the alternate arpt, the eng lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Subsequently, the acft collided… - [NTSB NYC89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1988 · N4341T · Destroyed > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to fuel exhaustion in the selected tank with useable fuel in the other tank. - [NTSB NYC89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA035.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N2885G · Substantial damage > Off airport landing in a canal following a power loss caused by fuel exhaustion due to miscalculated fuel burn by the pilot. - [NTSB MKC89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA026.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1988 · N8927C · Substantial damage > The pilot said shortly after takeoff the engine lost power. He attempted to land on a plowed field, and after rolling about fifty yards on the rough, soft terrain, the aircraft nosed over. Post accident investigation revealed the engine lost power due to fuel… - [NTSB MIA89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N9064P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while switching to the right fuel tank, the eng quit and he was unable to restart it. While attempting a forced landing in a field, the gear collapsed resulting in damage to the wings and flaps. Over 40 gallons of fuel were found in the… - [NTSB MIA89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA038.md): Ryan Navion B · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N5422K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that drg flt, the eng lost power & he was unable to restart it. Drg a forced landing in a field, the acft struck three cows that were in a ravine & moved in front of the acft as it was apchg to land. A post acdnt exam of the acft revealed there… - [NTSB ATL89LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1988 · N2840Q · Substantial damage > The pilot had flown about 3.7 hours and was about 2 miles from his destination airport when the engine stopped and he was forced to land in a swamp. The pilot had topped off the acft so that it contained 42 gallons of fuel (38 gallons of usable fuel). The… - [NTSB SEA89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA019.md): Piper PA-18 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N1963P · Destroyed > Plt reportedly stole acft and departed about midnight in snowstorm. For 3 hours he buzzed local residences vehicles until fuel exhaustion. Forced lndg made in rough field. Investigation revealed plt had long history of mental illness and had falsified medical… - [NTSB MIA89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA034.md): Beech V35B · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1988 · N2255N · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he diverted to an alternate arpt due to fog at his destn. While en route at aprx 2000 ft MSL, the eng lost power. The plt said he repositioned the fuel selector & turned on the boost pump, but his attempts to restart the eng were… - [NTSB DEN89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chinook, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1988 · N28EF · Substantial damage > The student plt was flying cross country, solo, to take a private plt checkride. He said he became lost and flew until the fuel was exhausted. He selected a snow covered field and landed. At touchdown, the nose gear dug in and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA033.md): Cessna 310H · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N1044Q · Substantial damage > On an IFR business/training flt, the ATP plt made an unscheduled fuel stop. On a practice ILS apch to rwy 3, circling to land rwy 21, the acft yawed hard rt and the plt lost directional control. The plt said it sounded and felt like the rt engine had lost… - [NTSB DEN89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N8045B · Substantial damage > The instructor reported closing the throttle to simulate an engine failure, during a training flight. The student added carburetor heat first, instead of establishing a proper glide. The instructor removed carburetor heat and advised the student of the… - [NTSB LAX89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA047.md): Beech H35 · Corning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1988 · N5594D · Destroyed > The flt originated at hayward, CA, with a stop at san carlos, CA and Corning, CA. The plt's destination was the red bluff arpt (rbl). The plt reported that when he departed hayward both main fuel tanks were full. He flew to san carlos where he picked up three… - [NTSB LAX89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA046.md): Univair Taylorcraft BC12-D · Kawaihae, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1988 · N5496V · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight, the pilot intentionally shut down the engine and was flying the airplane similar to a sailplane. To restart the engine, he would dive the airplane to attain enough speed to windmill the prop. Just before the accident, he allowed the… - [NTSB MKC89LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N9109J · Substantial damage > On left crosswind leg, during initial climb, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power. The acft had reached about 800 feet AGL and was about 1 1/2 miles from the departure end of the runway. An emergency ldg was attempted which resulted in substantial… - [NTSB FTW89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA018.md): Cessna 182B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N2721G · Substantial damage > The pilot said he thought he had enough fuel to keep the airplane airborne for 6 hours but the left tank ran dry in 4.0 hours and the right tank went dry at 4.1 hours. The landing was on a ranch airport but was not on a runway and the forced landing was a… - [NTSB FTW89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA017.md): Cessna 150 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N16135 · Substantial damage > The pilot was returning home from a personal night cross-country flight when the engine stopped producing power. The pilot attempted to glide to the home airport but was unable and had to accept a forced landing on a railroad track. During the final approach,… - [NTSB ATL89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA028.md): Cessna T210M · Sheperdsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1988 · N732WC · Destroyed > The pilot had flown a Cessna 172 to tampa to pick up a Cessna T210M for a flight to louisville, KY. The 210 had been previously flown to tampa from ft. myers by the owner. After a preflight in which the pilot said he visually verified that the fuel tanks were… - [NTSB ATL89FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA025.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mc Donough, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1988 · N2407L · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the flight experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot attempted a forced landing to an open field but crashed short. The investigation disclosed that the pilot was not certificated as an airman and he did not have the permission of… - [NTSB LAX89FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA030.md): Cessna 421A · Cabazon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N3385Q · Destroyed > The pilot's poor decision and misjudgement of distance. The separation of the cylinder, failure of the propeller to feather, and impact with wires and a residence were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA029.md): Beech 35-B33 · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1988 · N8580M · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the pilot noted cylinder head temp and manifold pressure above red line and a loss of engine power. Mixture had been leaned for tkof. The engine quit when the plt closed the turbocharger wastegate. A forced landing was made upslope on… - [NTSB LAX89DUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUG01.md): Klob-Gordon TWIN-STAR · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 30, 1988 · N50913 · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight, the pilot reduced the engine power to talk to the passenger. When the pilot applied power, the engine did not respond. The airplane was glided to a nearby airport; however, the airplane landed short. The pilot verbally reported there… - [NTSB ATL89FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Austell, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N83045 · Substantial damage > PIC was obtaining bfr; stalls & flt at min control airspeed were completed. PIC began descent from 2500 MSL to his pvt strip for simulated engine out landing. In a subsequent interview PIC said carb heat was applied & removed after 30 sec. In his rpt he said… - [NTSB NYC89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA019.md): Beech 60 · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1988 · N8PX · Destroyed > The pilot had just climbed to 2500 feet when the right engine started to sputter. When he placed the fuel selector in crossfeed, both engines quit. The pilot elected to land in a field leading to substantial damage to the nose, wings, and tail section of the… - [NTSB NYC89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Trumbauersville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N185SH · Substantial damage > An off airport landing in which the aircraft struck trees and a swing set, following a power loss caused by the failure of the pilot to determine that the fuel selector was in the off position and to turn it on prior to the power loss. - [NTSB FTW89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA008.md): Cessna 172 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1988 · N7185Q · Destroyed > The airplane had been flown for 2.2 hours since refueling when this pilot started his flight. This pilot flew the airplane for 2.5 hours and the engine quit. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted a power pole and power lines, and then the terrain.… - [NTSB CHI89LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA015.md): Cessna 175A · Wyoming, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N7063E · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA013.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N6877Y · Substantial damage > The operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running… - [NTSB DEN89DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTM01.md): Mickelson Mark V · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N555KM · Destroyed > Total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined which resulted in a forced landing. The pilot inadvertently stalled the aircraft during the forced landing, and that is considered a factor in the accident. - [NTSB NYC89LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA012.md): Cessna P210 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N400JL · Destroyed > The plt rprtd that as he was arriving to land, he entered left traffic & moved the fuel selector to the fullest tank. Shortly after moving the fuel selector, the eng lost power as though it was fuel starved. He said he operated the fuel boost pump & switched… - [NTSB NYC89FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA013.md): Bell 206L-1 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N555GC · Destroyed > The acft lost power and crashed in a tractor trailer parking lot, destroying the helicopter and causing serious injuries to the pilot and one passenger. The investigation revealed an improper fuel flow switch, which had no check valve protection installed on… - [NTSB FTW89FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA007.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N91BB · Destroyed > Acft experienced a double eng failure. Plt stated that immediately after the left eng failed, in climb to cruise, the acft rolled left, the stall warning activated, and the acft entered a left spiral. The rt eng failed during the two-turn spiral. Plt's… - [NTSB CHI89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fairview Hts., IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N4545F · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB SEA89LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA012.md): Laycock Baby Great Lakes · Graham, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N8519K · Substantial damage > Eng lost pwr while in cruise on local flt. Plt attempted to return to field but contacted trees during emerg descent to forced lndg. Investigation revealed presence of water in fuel system. Fuel sediment bowl was automotive type with aviation drain installed.… - [NTSB MKC89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA005.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N5378F · Substantial damage > While conducting a part 135 air taxi operation, the pilot said his engine began running rough about 7 miles from his destination apt. Emergency procedures were initiated and a call to the control tower declaring an emergency was made. Unable to reach the apt,… - [NTSB MIA89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA011.md): Beech 35 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N4553V · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft was topped with 30 gals of auto fuel prior to departing for the open house at mcdill afb. The flt to mcdill was normal. Before departure, about 1/2 inch of water was drained from the fuel system during preflt inspection. At about 300… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=73 ## 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=72 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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