# 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 MIA05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA011.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N61518 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power in one engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft following failure of the right engine for his failure…
- [NTSB CHI05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA013.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indian River, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N425C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.
- [NTSB CHI05LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA004.md): Malone Vans RV-6A · Joliet, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N85MM · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor was the…
- [NTSB DCA05MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA003.md): Canadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N8396A · Destroyed
  > (1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…
- [NTSB ANC05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA006.md): Piper J-3 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N92469 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a…
- [NTSB DEN05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA008.md): Cessna 210M · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N732TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA003.md): Cessna 172M · Eliot, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N80657 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA005.md): Buss Rotorway Exec · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N82DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the battery switch leading to the helicopter's loss of engine power on base leg. A factor was the crops he encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC04FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA220.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N54397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N67520 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA193.md): Cessna 177 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N29650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA129.md): Bell 206B3 · Starkville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N96PH · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate maintenance inspections and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the helicopter being operated with a contaminated fuel system, that resulted in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA120.md): Piper PA-12 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N4409M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA219.md): de Havilland DHC-22A · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N665WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent…
- [NTSB FTW04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA242.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2004 · N282HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA326.md): Iar Sa Brasov 823 · Denair, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N823WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI04LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA262.md): Navion Navion G · Knox, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N2453T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered, the dark night conditions, and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW04CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA241.md): Piper J3C-65 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N98659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA130.md): Lemuel May Leza-Lockwood Aircam · Ashland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N9074W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for his failure to assure that the fuel shutoff valves located in both engine compartments were turned on and also the failure of the pilot to have a checklist to outline preflight items.
- [NTSB FTW04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA239.md): Cessna 150L · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N11418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA185.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N90375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB ANC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA109.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N1629V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA182.md): Cessna 172E · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N5788T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA252.md): Cessna T310R · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N5005J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot rated passenger selecting an improper fuel selector position, and the pilot in command not verifying the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to feather the right engine propeller…
- [NTSB MIA04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA126.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Greenville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N660HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA308.md): Rockwell 112TCA · San Rafael, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2004 · N44MH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which was caused by the pilot's failure to turn on the electric boost pump and an undetermined failure of the engine driven pump to supply sufficient fuel to the carburetor.
- [NTSB SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI04CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA236.md): Cessna 182 · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N92848 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB IAD04FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA040.md): Piper PA-31P · Clarkson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N57EF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to select the proper fuel tank which resulted in starvation and subsequent loss of engine power in both engines.
- [NTSB DEN04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N120F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA039.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N3771H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA227.md): Beech V35B · Anderson, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N6411S · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during downwind for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA037.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N1222J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DCA04MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA068.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N586P · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…
- [NTSB FTW04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA210.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N4700V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA212.md): Enstrom F-28F · De Leon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N78616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to leakage and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI04LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA238.md): American AA-1A · Eudora, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N9442L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's selection of a fuel tank with an insufficient quantity remaining.
- [NTSB ATL04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA165.md): Mooney M20F · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N9663M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power (non-mechanical) for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a fence during emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA199.md): Drzymala RV-4 · Collinsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW04LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA198.md): Bell 47-G2 · La Porte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7892B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA118.md): Beech V35A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N222S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include the insufficient time to completely extend the landing gear, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA206.md): Tjerrild Rotorway Exec · Eureka, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N777TJ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the high tension wire from its ignition coil during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing. A factor was the low altitude the helicopter was…
- [NTSB MIA04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA113.md): Robinson R 22 Mariner · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N516PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain recommended main rotor RPM following a reported total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, during a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB NYC04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N6139J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with contaminated fuel, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA121.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Model, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N7064P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ANC04IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA078.md): Cessna 172M · Aniak, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N1453V · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA163.md): Mooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N302SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW04LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA180.md): Cessna 150M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Paxton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…

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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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