# 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 78 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA88LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N5433Y · Destroyed > U.S. Coast guard personnel stated that the pilot reported that they were out of fuel and were ditching approximately 110 miles southeast of Marathon FL. The pilots were picked up by the coast guard and were transported back to miami. - [NTSB MKC88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA030.md): Cessna 150H · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · N23303 · Substantial damage > When the airplane was on downwind, the pilot thought he was pulling on the carburetor heat. The pilot attempted to apply power on final and found the engine was windmilling. The pilot found he had pulled the mixture instead of the carburetor heat. During the… - [NTSB CHI88FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA035.md): Beech 58 · Wedron, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · N3702K · Destroyed > The airplane struck trees and descended uncontrolled into a river while attempting a night forced landing after running out of fuel during a cargo flight. The airplane was found under water on the fifth day of a search conducted by the cap after two boys… - [NTSB BFO88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA010.md): Swearingen SA-226 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · N23AZ · Substantial damage > The acft had descended through a cloud layer enroute for the scheduled lndg at iad and according to the crew had picked up some trace rime ice on its wing surfaces. Although pitot and sas (stall avoidance system) heat were used the captain elected not to use… - [NTSB MIA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA062.md): Champion 7EC · Ocoee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N4387C · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that before takeoff, he made a thorough preflt, which included a check of the fuel sys for contaminates & water, but no discrepancies were noted. Shortly after takeoff, at an alt of aprx 100 ft, the eng sputtered & lost pwr. The plt stated he… - [NTSB MKC88FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA026.md): Varga 2150A · Conroe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N4VK · Destroyed > The pilot took off for a short flight without being sure of his fuel quantity. He was not able to locate his destination which was 32 NM from his departure airport. The engine stopped and the pilot attempted a forced landing. During the forced landing, the… - [NTSB FTW88FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA035.md): Lockheed 250 TRI-GEAR · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1987 · N400NY · Destroyed > The right engine of the aircraft failed three times in flight. After the last failure near the middle marker the pilot feathered the propeller. The aircraft collided with power lines and the ground about 400 yards short of runway 31 at the redbird airport.… - [NTSB FTW88DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPA01.md): Bell 206B · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 4, 1987 · N206DW · Substantial damage > The fuel pump warning light came on and the pilot headed for a local airport. Enroute, the engine surged and flamed out. During the landing, the rotor blades hit trees, and the helicopter made a hard landing. The fuel gage indicated 11 gallons. Later the gage… - [NTSB LAX88DVG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVG02.md): Grumman G-164A · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 2, 1987 · N673U · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing and collided with a fence on hilly terrain during the landing roll. The engine was inspected with no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions. Wx… - [NTSB ATL88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA049.md): Cessna 172H · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N2522L · Substantial damage > Abt 20 mi from Paducah (pah), the plt contacted the fss & said the acft was low on fuel & that he intended to land at pah. He was informed that the FBO at pah was closed for the night & fuel was available only if a $25 call-out fee was paid. Also, he was told… - [NTSB LAX88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA063.md): Cessna 177 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1987 · N2313Y · Substantial damage > The plt added pwr on final approach and later stated that the eng seemed to be losing pwr. He said he noticed that the fuel selector was l of ctr abt 1/2 inch, ctrd it and added carb heat, however the eng still quit. The acft was too low to land on the rwy so… - [NTSB ATL88LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA047.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Northport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1987 · N8121T · Substantial damage > Before reaching the arpt, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing on an embankment about 1.5 mi short of rwy 29. Only about 1 cup of fuel was found in each fuel tank. The plt thought there was about 12 gal of fuel… - [NTSB LAX88FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA058.md): Cessna T210N · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N7627N · Destroyed > While on final appr to runway 24 at Fullerton arpt, the pilot experienced a total engine power loss. The airplane's alt was insufficient to land on the runway & the plt elected to land in an open area adjacent to the arpt. The airplane's left wing collided… - [NTSB DEN88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA029.md): Cessna 182RG · Boulder, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N2283T · Destroyed > While on a cross country flt at 6000 ft MSL, the eng lost power. Exam of the acft revealed that the left fuel tank contained 23 gallons while the right was empty. The fuel selector was found on the empty tank. The acft was destroyed during the emergency… - [NTSB DEN88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA028.md): Cessna 150L · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N1380Q · Substantial damage > The private plt was returning home with his son and encountered marginal VFR weather. The flight continued through freezing rain and snow at below freezing temperatures for over twenty minutes. When carburetor heat was applied for landing, the plt reported… - [NTSB LAX88LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1987 · N27512 · Substantial damage > The pilot estimated that the aircraft's reduced fuel quantity was adequate for the flight during his preflight inspection. As the aircraft descended for the traffic pattern near the destination airport both engines failed. After the loss of power the pilot… - [NTSB MIA88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Roseland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N36066 · Substantial damage > The acft was preflighted approx 20 min after refueling with no discrepancies noted. The plt had difficulty starting the acft. Mechanics flushed the acft fuel lines and declared the acft ok. No water was found in the fuel sumps or strainer during the plts… - [NTSB CHI88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA024.md): Beech TC-45J · St Clair Shores, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N10AS · Destroyed > While enroute to home base after delivery of revenue cargo, the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot performed emergency procedures and set the aircraft up for a forced landing in a grassy field on… - [NTSB CHI88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA027.md): Cessna 150J · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1987 · N86WA · Substantial damage > While enroute to Patoka airport for fuel the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. The aircraft landed approximately two miles northeast of the airport. The nose gear of the aircraft became… - [NTSB DEN88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA024.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N9039P · Substantial damage > Bfr tkof, snow was melted off the acft in a heated hangar. The flt was bgn in blowing snow with a forecast of ocnl mod icing to 20,000'. The plt said the snow lasted only 5 to 10 min & only a trace of ice (less 1/16 inch) accumulated drg the 1st 15 min of… - [NTSB LAX88LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA046.md): Cessna T210M · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N761MX · Substantial damage > The pilot executed a missed approach at the destination because of fog and reduced visibility. The pilot elected to divert to Colusa due to the weather and on approach to calusa the engine quit. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and the pilot… - [NTSB LAX88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA043.md): Hughes 369D · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N1113L · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that during an external load operation, the helicopter ran out of fuel. Subsequently, it was damaged when it touched down hard during a forced landing. - [NTSB MKC88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1987 · N6644P · Substantial damage > Approx eight miles from the dest arpt, the PIC experienced partial, then a complete power loss. An emergency lndg was made on a golf course, about one mile short of the dest arpt. Post accident inspection revealed no fuel in any of the four tanks. Damage was… - [NTSB LAX88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA040.md): Cessna 172B · Jamestown, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N7797X · Substantial damage > During a local sightseeing flight over a lake, the plt reported after circling for some time at a low altitude, the engine lost power. The plt made an emergency landing on the lake where the acft sank. Several days later, the acft was retrieved and the engine… - [NTSB ATL88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA035.md): Mooney M20A · Southport, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N1051B · Substantial damage > The airplane lost engine pwr shortly after takeoff. A forced ldg was subsequently made in a nearby waterway. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that the fuel selector was in the left tank position, and that the left tank contained about 1/2 gallon of… - [NTSB LAX88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA034.md): Piper PA-12 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1987 · N92783 · Substantial damage > The acft lost engine pwr during cruise and during the ensuing forced landing the acft collided with an object and was damaged. The post acc inspection revealed that the acft fuel tanks were empty and the fuel lines lacked fuel. No other malfunctions were… - [NTSB MKC88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bonne Terre, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N8303Y · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr fm fuel exhaustion as he was cruising at ngt on a x-country flt at 6500' MSL. He declaredan emerg with st louis apch & reqd vectors to the nearest arpt. The controller (ctlr) provided vectors to the Bonne Terre arpt which was… - [NTSB CHI88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA017.md): Cessna T210N · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N5360U · Substantial damage > While descending for landing the aircraft experienced total power failure due to fuel exhaustion. An emergency landing was made on a road and on short final, the aircraft collided with power lines which ran along the south side of the road. According to the… - [NTSB ATL88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA028.md): Globe GC-1B · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N78169 · Substantial damage > The airplane engine lost pwr at cruise and the plt made a forced lng in a salt-water marsh. Investigation revealed that the plt was ferrying the acft to another arpt to have maintenance performed on the fuel selector valve, which was stuck in the aux tank… - [NTSB NYC88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N53461 · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Cessna 172 was making her third takeoff, having made two prior takeoffs and landings to a full stop, when she experienced a loss of power. The aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway and was observed to porpoise several times prior… - [NTSB MKC88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Sweet Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1987 · N46094 · Substantial damage > During a night cross country flight an emergency ldg was made due to complete power failure. PIC said he failed to visually check fuel supply before departure, and also failed to check winds aloft, which were quartering headwinds, of twenty five knots. Post… - [NTSB MKC88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA012.md): Merchant Pitts S-1S · Vinton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N76EM · Substantial damage > The plt was rprtd to be on a maint ferry flt to another state. He rprtd that before the flt, he topped off the fuel tank & that the preflt, takeoff & departure were normal. Due to low clouds, he leveled off at aprx 2000' AGL. Shortly thereafter, the eng RPM… - [NTSB FTW88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA022.md): Cessna 150 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N3449J · Substantial damage > While on a long final approach the aircraft ran out of fuel. The pilot made a forced landing in a field. During landing roll the nose gear collapsed, the main landing gear came off, and both wings were damaged. The pilot stated that he could have avoided the… - [NTSB LAX88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA027.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1987 · N4101E · Substantial damage > During an instructional flt, the student was performing climbs, descents and turns when the engine sputtered and lost power. The flight instructor took control of the aircraft but was unable to restart the engine. The aircraft was landed on a dirt road where… - [NTSB FTW88MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88MA021.md): Convair 640 (340D) · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1987 · N3411 · Destroyed > The capt was cross-feeding both engines from the right tank while the first officer (f/o) was flying, without informing the f/o. the capt then left the cockpit while cross-feeding. Both tank valves and the right boost pump were on. The right tank ran dry, the… - [NTSB FTW88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA019.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fort Supply, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1987 · N2LU · Substantial damage > The acft was forced to land due to loss of eng power. The plt attempted to land on a roadway. During the landing the acft rt wing struck a fence post. The landing gear collapsed during a groundloop after lndg. Post acc investigation revealed that the eng was… - [NTSB ATL88LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA024.md): Cessna 337C · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1987 · N11GL · Substantial damage > PIC rpted rear eng quit after take-off. Fuel selector found on right main tank which was empty. Prop was not feathered and landing gear was found in transient position after crash. Owners manual cautions against higher drag with gear in transit due to large… - [NTSB FTW88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA016.md): Piper PA-30 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N7969Y · Substantial damage > While executing a single engine ILS approach to a touch and go landing, the CFI pulled the mixture control on the right engine. Upon landing the pilot applied full power to both engines but the right engine did not respond. About 2 ft above the rwy the… - [NTSB NYC88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N310DW · Substantial damage > A student pilot on a cross country training flight experienced fuel exhaustion at about 3500 feet. The pilot stated that when the engine lost power he contacted approach control on 121.5 but did not have sufficient altitude to make it to an airport. The… - [NTSB MIA88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA018.md): Bell 47J-2 · Key Colony Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N73201 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he did not check the fuel system for contaminates after refueling but an eighteen minute flt after refueling was uneventful. He then landed the helicopter, remained on the ground aprx 20 minutes, performed a walk around insp, again without… - [NTSB FTW88FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA011.md): Cessna 172M · Midway, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N4357R · Destroyed > The plt (a co-owner) was on the 1st flt of the acft after its 150 HP Lycoming O-320 eng had been replaced with a 180 HP Lycoming O-360 eng. He took off at about 1115 CDT. The flt progressed w/o rprtd incident until 1437 CDT, when the plt stated the acft was… - [NTSB LAX88LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA021.md): Beech 35-A33 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1987 · N423T · Substantial damage > The pilot and passenger both stated that the engine lost all power during the final approach for landing. The passenger switched the fuel tank selector from the left to the right tank. There was not time to attempt a restart. He then raised the landing gear… - [NTSB MIA88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA012.md): Cessna 210M · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N8193M · Destroyed > During a part 135 on-demand air taxi cargo flt, the plt reported an eng malfunction when the acft was aprx 15 miles sw of the arpt while on apch to land. The flt continued & the plt then reported that the eng quit & the flt was 5 miles sw of the arpt. A… - [NTSB SEA88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA010.md): Cessna 150-M · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N7695U · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. A field was chosen for the off airport landing. During the landing rollout the aircraft struck a fence and raspberry bushes, collapsing the nose gear. - [NTSB BFO88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA004.md): Beech 23 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N2387Q · Substantial damage > While flying at abt 2000 ft AGL, the plt noticed a change in eng sound. The tach indcn dropped below 1000 RPM & the suction gauge went below the green arc. During a subsequent emerg lndg, the nose & left main gear collapsed in soft terrain. No preimpact part… - [NTSB NYC88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA007.md): Piper J3 · Island Falls, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N92440 · Destroyed > The Piper J-3 cub experienced a power loss while cruising at an altitude described by witnesses as just above the trees. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. Examination of the engine disclosed that that fuel drain valve on the fuel… - [NTSB NYC88DHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHD01.md): Bell 206L · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N16736 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's poor aircraft handling during the autorotation. - [NTSB ATL88DMG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG02.md): Questair 20 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N62V · Substantial damage > Shortly after take-off, at about 500 ft AGL, the engine quit and the pilot attempted to return to the airport and land. The aircraft crashed and caught fire. The fuel system was found to have three fuel selectors installed. The main fuel selector, which… - [NTSB LAX88LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA012.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N4120F · Substantial damage > During a normal descent, the engine lost all power. The pilot executed an emergency descent and force landed in a field. An examination of the aircraft wreckage revealed that there was no fuel in the fuel tanks. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated… - [NTSB NYC88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Weston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1987 · N8391A · Destroyed > Drg a night arrival, when the acft was apchg the boston tca, the plt dscndd to 1000 ft. as he was leveling off, he noted a power loss & was unable to reach the destn arpt. He identified a field & initiated an emerg landing. Drg the apch, the acft struck power… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=353&page=79 ## 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=78 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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