# 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 73 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA005.md): Cessna 150 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N7054F · Substantial damage > The student pilot descended from 1450 feet to 1000 feet and entered the traffic pattern. Just before turning base, he applied carburetor heat and ten seconds later the engine lost power and quit. Unsuitable terrain made the forced landing a hard landing. An… - [NTSB DEN89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA014.md): Beech 58 · Garfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N31135 · Substantial damage > N31135 was being ferried to japan from wichita with an enroute stop in oakland, CA. The acft was equipped with cabin mounted ferry tanks. The plt stated that he switched from the acft fuel tanks to the ferry tank and about 20 minutes later the right eng quit.… - [NTSB CHI89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA011.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1988 · N8088P · Substantial damage > Poor judgement of the plt by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol, his improper inflight planning/decision, and fuel exhaustion from his inadequate supply of fuel. The light conditions at night and uneven terrain (highway median) were… - [NTSB LAX89DVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA01.md): Ayres S2R · Traver, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N3087D · Substantial damage > While spraying a cotton field the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing in an open area but rollout continued into crops. The acft nosed over. Investigation revealed only unuseable fuel on board. - [NTSB CHI89LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA008.md): Cessna 120 · St Peter, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N2081V · Substantial damage > The plt had intended to make a touch-&-go landing on a grass strip, but stated that he came in 'somewhat high.' He rprtd the acft was still airborne about halfway down the rwy when he elected to go around. He attempted to add power, but the eng 'sputtered &… - [NTSB NYC89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1988 · N9108B · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Cessna 172 was returning solo from atlantic city when the aircraft ran out of fuel. He landed in a corn field and the aircraft flipped over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in the aircraft. The plt said he fueled the acft with 20… - [NTSB CHI89LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA004.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1988 · N8112T · Destroyed > The pilot and his family of three were returning from a vacation in Florida. They made a fuel stop at columbus, Georgia, then tried to fly non-stop from there to kokomo, Indiana. About 50 miles short of the intended destination, the engine lost power due to… - [NTSB CHI89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA002.md): Cessna 152II · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N49135 · Substantial damage > While enroute on a cross country flight from buffalo, new york to mansfield, Ohio, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in a farmer's open field. The pilot stated that… - [NTSB FTW89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA001.md): Cessna 150 · Navasota, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N51112 · Substantial damage > Acft struck a tree during a night forced landing following an eng failure in cruise flt. The eng failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. The flt had been airborne for 4 hours and 44 minutes; however, the plt had calculated that he had sufficient fuel to make… - [NTSB DEN89LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N102EC · Substantial damage > The commercial plt & his pvt plt wife were flying x-country on vacation. While en route, the eng began running rough & lost power. Drg an emergency dscnt, the plt restarted the eng & initiated a climb to select a better lndg site, but the eng lost power… - [NTSB ATL89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA006.md): Cessna 210N · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N6510N · Substantial damage > The airplane crashed about 2 mi short of the destination arpt. Witnesses reported that it impacted nose down after clearing trees; no engine sounds were heard. According to rescue personnel, the plt indicated that there were no engine or other mechanical… - [NTSB ATL89FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA005.md): Cessna 120 · Monroe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1988 · N77458 · Destroyed > The pilot was returning to land when he experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot reported completing a before landing check and rechecked the carburetor heat following the initial power loss. The sequence of events were typical of carburetor ice… - [NTSB LAX89FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA001.md): Beech B23 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1988 · N7621R · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate lighting of the fuel selector valve. - [NTSB SEA89FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA002.md): Cessna T210M · Prosser, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1988 · N1817M · Destroyed > The flight was on initial climb after takeoff at 400 AGL when the engine quit. During the ensuing forced landing, the aircraft impacted on an interstate highway perpendicular to the roadway, bounced into open pasture land, impacted a rock berm and burst into… - [NTSB MIA89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA002.md): Beech V35A · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N8076R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that aprx 15 minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, the eng quit completely & he was unable to make it back to the arpt. While attempting a forced landing in a field, he landed nose down, the nose gear collapsed, and the acft slid to a… - [NTSB LAX88DVA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVA17.md): Hiller UH12E · Mcfarland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N46991 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA002.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monroeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N100J · Destroyed > According to the plt, he had requested the acft be fully svcd with fuel before takeoff; however, he did not visually check the fuel. He rprtd that after takeoff, he had flown about 50 min when he noted the rgt tank, which he was using, indcd empty. He said he… - [NTSB NYC88LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA251.md): Cessna 210 · Kirkwood, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N7457E · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to land at a private airport at night on an unlit rwy. A go-around was initiated and during the go-around the eng lost pwr. A gear up landing was made beyond the rwy. The investigation revealed water in the fuel system. The eng was run up… - [NTSB ANC88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA149.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N4634Z · Substantial damage > Just after liftoff the airplane experienced a complete engine failure, the airplane crashed on the mud flats approximately 500 feet off the departure end of runway 21. The chief pilot stated that the pilot did not check the fuel supply prior to this flight… - [NTSB NYC88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA243.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Keene, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1988 · N8289T · Destroyed > The plt received a head inj and was not able to relate the details of the acdt. The acft crashed into trees about 3 mi short of the landing rwy at the conclusion of a cross country flt. An FAA insp examined the wreckage and reported that the fuel selector was… - [NTSB MKC88LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA177.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1988 · N31TB · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when the acft was at aprx 150' to 200' AGL on final apch, the eng lost pwr & would not restart. Unable to rch the rwy, he lndd about 50' short on soft trrn, where the gear collapsed & the acft was dmgd. Only about 12 ounces of fuel was… - [NTSB ATL88LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA253.md): Cessna 150G · Luverne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N3772J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was flying at about 7-800 ft AGL while inspecting timber for insect damage when the engine suddenly lost power. He could not recover enough power to sustain flt, so he selected a pasture for his impending forced ldg. He reported that… - [NTSB LAX88LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA326.md): Cessna 172L · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N7233Q · Substantial damage > During a crosscountry flt, while enroute from lake havasu city, AZ, to Banning, CA, the engine experienced a loss of power. The airplane collided with the terrain after a forced landing. Inspection of the fuel system revealed there was no fuel on board. - [NTSB SEA88LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA182.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1988 · N8765P · Destroyed > At aprx 1239 PDT, while on an IFR x-country flt at 14,000', the acft enctrd icing conds. Drg the next 1.4 hrs, the plt changed altitude in increments, climbing to 17,000', then descending to 11,000' to avoid icing. At aprx 1411 PDT, he indcd the eng had lost… - [NTSB ANC88LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA143.md): Maule M-4 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N2044U · Substantial damage > While on base leg to the airport, the engine stopped producing power forcing the pilot to land the airplane on the tundra short of the runway. Upon landing the airplane nosed over. Subsequent examination of the engine showed water in the carburetor. The water… - [NTSB SEA88LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N1223T · Substantial damage > When plt realized strong headwinds at cruise alt would preclude reaching intended destination, he attempted to divert to another alternate. Fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching arpt. During a lndg, executed in dark, acft collided with a fence. - [NTSB LAX88LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA322.md): Hughes 369HS · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1988 · N9110F · Substantial damage > During an external load operation, there was an indication of high torque and the oil chip light illuminated. The engine lost power and the pilot initiated an autorotation. The helicopter collided with the sloping terrain and rolled over. Inspection of the… - [NTSB MIA88LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA268.md): Cessna 177 · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1988 · N2357Y · Substantial damage > Plt failed to insure acft had adequate fuel supply for flt. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made in a field. The plt said that he experienced stronger than expected head winds. Post acc invest revealed that the acft fuel… - [NTSB LAX88LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA317.md): Cessna 150L · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N6804G · Substantial damage > During a cross-country flt, while descending to the arpt, the engine lost power. The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed over. Inspection of the fuel system revealed there was no fuel on board. - [NTSB ANC88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA135.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1988 · N3059G · Substantial damage > The private pilot and his son were returning from a hunting trip when the airplane ran out of fuel. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on an unlighted roadway and struck a telephone wire or small powerline during the approach. The airplane landed hard… - [NTSB ATL88DKG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG18.md): Grumman G-164B · Smithville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1988 · N8132K · Destroyed > Soon after takeoff from a private sod airstrip for aerial application maneuvering, the engine lost power. The plt was forced to land in soft muddy terrain where the acft nosed over. Post acc invest revealed that the float assy in the carburetor jammed which… - [NTSB NYC88DHA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHA04.md): Banks/Mong Sport · Marshalls Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N25JJ · Substantial damage > The homebuilt airplane impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude among three tall pine trees. After impact, it bounced back about three feet & came to rest. There was no damage to the trees. An exam of the prop revealed no evidence of the engine… - [NTSB CHI88LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA232.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N9346C · Destroyed > The pilot in command's improper selection of the fuel tank, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB ANC88LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA128.md): Cessna 180H · Figure 8 Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1988 · N2483F · Substantial damage > The private pilot and his passenger were uninjured following a forced landing on a survey trail. The pilot related that the airplane ran out of fuel, and nosed-over during the landing roll on the soft soil. He said that he did not visually inspect the… - [NTSB MIA88LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA266.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N8670P · Substantial damage > The plt was returning from VFR xc flt during which many climbs, descents & detours were made to avoid adverse wx & maintain VFR. He stated the strong headwinds considerably reduced his grndspeed. At his 1st intended ldg arpt, strong gusty x-winds made the… - [NTSB ATL88LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA248.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Calera, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N24487 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the engine lost power during descent. The airplane subsequently crashed into a cornfield after clearing a row of trees, as the plt was attempting to make a forced landing. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that both the main & aux… - [NTSB NYC88LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA233.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Parker City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N2568N · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt was to perform landings at some nearby apts to prepare the student for an upcoming check flt. Landings were completed at two apts and the PIC, an atp/cfi, requested radar vectors to another apt. Approach control was unable to find the… - [NTSB LAX88FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FAMS3.md): Cessna 172P · Kauai, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N51886 · Destroyed > The pilot departed for honolulu, HI after flying for 3 hours, 45 minutes without refueling. The flight to honolulu takes 1 hour. The airplane has a full fuel endurance of four hours. It disappeared from navy radar 25 miles southeast of Kauai. Acft wreckage… - [NTSB ATL88LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA244.md): Cessna 177RG · Berkeley, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N52655 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he departed with 6 hrs of fuel on board. He encountered low ceilings while en route, and flew at 3-500 ft AGL to maintain VFR. About 3 hrs & 15 minutes after departure, the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt made a forced ldg in… - [NTSB DEN88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA197.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1988 · N9436P · Substantial damage > The private plt was descending to the destination arpt at the conclusion of a 3.5 hr x-country flight. The plt said he selected the right main fuel tank and flew until the 'fuel was low to the point of exhaustion.' During a right turn, with the gear extended,… - [NTSB NYC88LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA231.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N9087D · Substantial damage > The acft, with a CFI and student on board, had just made a touch and go landing and was about one mile fm the arpt, climbing to cruise, when the eng lost power. It was dark and the pilot attempted a landing on a state highway. The acft collided with a traffic… - [NTSB FTW88DPJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPJ11.md): Cessna 150F · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N6474F · Substantial damage > The student pilot had just returned to flying after an extended time. During the approach he failed to add carburetor heat and the engine failed when power was added. Automotive fuel was being used in the aircraft but the STC had not been complied with. - [NTSB BFO88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA081.md): Arthur Acrosport 1 · Danville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N47TA · Substantial damage > The acft was on a performance test flight when a power loss occurred at 1100 ft MSL. The plt unsuccessfully tried to restart the engine and made a forced landing in an open field. Examination of the acft revealed the rubber hose vent line was obstructed with… - [NTSB ATL88IA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA242.md): Beech 23 · Frankfort, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N2341J · Minor damage > Engine quit during go-around from simulated engine failure. During completion of emergency procedure the fuel selector position was changed to opposite wing fuel tank. Later exam of the acft revealed that when the fuel selector valve handle indicated right… - [NTSB SEA88LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA165.md): Latham Alco Coupe · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N2936 · Substantial damage > Plt had about 4 hrs exp in make and model and 116 hrs total pilot time. Flew 'about 2 hrs' on 15 gals fuel and was making touch and go lndgs when power was lost. Acft nosed over during forced lndg in soft terrain. There was no evidence of fuel on board. - [NTSB LAX88LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA300.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N9429W · Substantial damage > The pilot departed NOVAT0, CA with the fuel selector in the right tip tank position. She did not switch the selector to the main tank position. Four miles from Lower Lake, CA the engine lost all power. After the accident, only the right tip tank was found… - [NTSB LAX88LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA298.md): Stinson L-5 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N723E · Substantial damage > During the initial climb, the pilot reported that the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing and during the descent, the airplane collided with a fence coming to rest inverted. Fuel was observed to be leaking from the left wing. When the fuel… - [NTSB FTW88LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA156.md): Cessna 172E · Katy, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N7746U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss, which necessitated the forced landing. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to continue the flight without being able to refuel, and becoming lost during that effort. - [NTSB CHI88LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA225.md): Beech B-95 · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N9673R · Substantial damage > During approach to landing the pilot entered a steep (45 degree bank) left turn from base to final. The pilot stated that he did not realize it at the time, but this action unported the fuel line to the left engine, causing the engine to fail due to fuel… - [NTSB CHI88LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA222.md): Piper J-3 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N38346 · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was seriously injured when the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 25' short of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=74 ## 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=73 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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