# 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 90 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA034.md): Mooney M20J · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N201QN · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that shortly after takeoff from a touch and go landing the aircrafts engine sputtered and quit completely. As the pilot was attempting a forced landing the aircraft struck a tree causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft struck the… - [NTSB ATL86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N45920 · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the pilot elected not to refuel at his proposed refueling point and continued to another airport. While on a visual approach to the runway, the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI86FEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Holland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N7424Z · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced lndg after a loss of power during initial climb. After the accident the plt said that he drained fuel from the main fuel strainer and found no water in the fuel prior to takeoff. The acft carburetor was disassembled after the… - [NTSB LAX86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA044.md): Cessna 177 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N3459T · Substantial damage > After performing a preflight inspection of his acft, the PIC along with a CFI who was acting as his safety plt, and another passenger departed. The CFI reportedly had logged over 19,000 hours & possessed an ATP certificate. The PIC did not report having any… - [NTSB CHI86FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA031.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington Twp., IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1985 · N2170X · Destroyed > The pilot and pax were returning from a xcountry flt. While on a long final approach the acft was witnessed to stall and fall off on the left wg. The acft then descended into a wooded area causing left wg separation and then impacted a creek bank. At the time… - [NTSB LAX86LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA040.md): Piper PA28-151 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N41309 · Substantial damage > While on final apch for San Jose muni airport at the end of a cross country flt, the acft experienced total fuel exhaustion. Plt diverted a/c to ried hillview airport & established power-off glide. On final for rwy 31R, plt said he realized the a/c would not… - [NTSB LAX86FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA039.md): Cessna 182P · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N7036S · Destroyed > Witnesses saw the plt depart with frost covering the acft & without either a runup or warmup. The witnesses reported that the plt 'scraped the frost from a small square directly in front of him on the windshield' just prior to takeoff. Temp & dew point were… - [NTSB SEA86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA022.md): Cessna T210N · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N1604U · Substantial damage > Several diversions had been made due to encountering airframe icing. Once the pilot realized that a low fuel condition existed he asked for vectors to the nearest airport. The pilot had to make a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion 1 mile short of the… - [NTSB ATL86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA023.md): Cessna T210N · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N9473Y · Substantial damage > After being cleared for descent to 4,000 ft and to the localizer the acft lost two way communications. The plt stated that he lost his HSI and radio's. however, he was able to fly in the area around the VORTAC for almost an hour before he descended through a… - [NTSB ATL86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA022.md): Cessna 172F · Hazelhurst, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N8852U · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the engine experienced a loss of power and the pilot applied carb heat. The engine operated normally with the carb heat on and when it was turned off the engine again ran rough. The pilot again turned on the carb heat and the engine ran… - [NTSB ATL86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA021.md): Cessna 150J · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N51182 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the acft experienced a loss of pwr as related by the student plt. A forced landing was performed in a fld during which the nose wheel dug into the terrain and the acft nosed over. Examination of the wreckage failed to disclose any… - [NTSB MIA86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA026.md): Cessna 310G · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1985 · N7962Q · Substantial damage > The ac departed on a ferry flight with the landing gear clamped in the down position and leaking fuel system from a previous accident. The flight was uneventful until arrival at the destin ation airport. The left engine failed on the downwind leg of the… - [NTSB SEA86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA021.md): Cessna 180D · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N15721 · Substantial damage > A forced landing was made onto muskeg due to a total loss of power. The pilot had just completed a 180 degree turn away from a fog bank when the engine quit. The left fuel tank contained 7 1/2 gallons and the right fuel tank contained 1 1/2 quarts of fuel.… - [NTSB FTW86FRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG06.md): Hughes 269C · Batesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N9283F · Substantial damage > The helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng pwr. The plt was performing cattle ranching operations when the eng sputtered and quit while at a low alt. The plt was able to clear trees and high brush, however, a hard… - [NTSB DEN86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ranchos De Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N4351J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during takeoff, after a touch and go, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a sage brush covered fld 3/4 of a mile north of the rwy. According to the plt, he failed to switch the fuel tanks… - [NTSB ATL86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA017.md): Cessna 172 M · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N73171 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft engine experienced a loss of power while being vectored for the initial ILS approach to charleston, SC (chs). Attempts by the plt to regain pwr failed and a forced landing was made in a swampy field a few miles north of chs. The… - [NTSB ANC86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA007.md): Cessna 208 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N9241F · Destroyed > A total loss of pwr was experienced on takeoff due to the fuel selectors being in the off position. The plt attempted to restart the eng during which time the acft entered a stall and collided with the terrain. According to passengers the plt did not use a… - [NTSB LAX86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA030.md): Cessna 150H · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1985 · N22264 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a fld aprx 2 miles west of calaveras county arpt. The post-accident wreckage examination disclosed no evidence of fuel in the fuel tanks. The student plt stated that he was on the final leg of a solo x-country… - [NTSB CHI86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1985 · N68741 · Substantial damage > The plt experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation ten miles north of his destination. During the forced landing the prop and left wing were substantially damaged. The plt stated that when he ran out of fuel the right fuel guage read between 1/4 and… - [NTSB DEN86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA015.md): Cessna T210NII · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N1728U · Substantial damage > The plt indicated he had the arpt in site when the eng failed due to fuel exhaustion. The investigation revea led the eng tach showed a total lapsed time of 4.9 hrs flown on this one fuel load. The perfomance charts for this particular flt indicates a max flt… - [NTSB ATL86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N48987 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while on a baseleg for landing. The pilot elected to land in a corn field approx 1.5 miles short of the runway because he did not think he could make it to the runway. The plt was returning… - [NTSB MIA86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA020.md): Cessna 172F · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N5219F · Substantial damage > The acft collided with power lines & crashed to the ground during a forced landing necessitated by an eng failure. The x-country flt had been in the air for 4 hrs and 35 mins. The acft's fuel capacity is 40 gals & the plt stated that fuel consumption was aprx… - [NTSB CHI86FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA017.md): Bell 47G-5 · Plainfield, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N7840S · Destroyed > The acft crashed into trees and nosed into the wooded terrain after a loss of powr. The helicopter had been refueled the day before the acc. Normal fuel load was 20 gals. The plt had sprayed 20 acres & flown 9 miles to another field to spray but aborted due… - [NTSB NYC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA021.md): Cessna 150 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N60563 · Substantial damage > The stu plt departed with 10.5 gals of fuel for a 48 mile x-country flt. While en route the plt became lost. Aprx 10 minutes of fuel remained when the plt spotted a arpt. She attempted to land at the arpt. During the apch to the rwy she made a go around when… - [NTSB ANC86LAG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LAG04.md): Cessna 177 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N300WC · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the preflight inspection the right wing tank quick drain was frozen and the fuel strainer was not working correctly. After consulting with a mechanic, a takeoff was performed and the eng quit during initial climb. The acft contacted… - [NTSB LAX86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA018.md): Champion 7ECA · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N5059G · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced lndg after a loss of power during a descent. The plt stated that the eng RPM decreased to 1100 with all other gauges in the green. He also said he could not get the fuel drain sumpt to drain as it was frozen shut during preflt. The plt… - [NTSB FTW86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA017.md): Cessna 310 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N2952N · Substantial damage > The plt experienced fuel exhaustion while on final apch for landing on rwy 35L at Tulsa international arpt, OK. The acft undershot the rwy by 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile where it contacted railroad tracks. - [NTSB FTW86FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA01.md): Cessna 172 M · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N9892Q · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing on a golf course and nosed over after the engine quit during takeoff. Post accident investigation revealed that the gascolator was full of water and the carburetor contained 25 percent water. No other discrepancies in equipment… - [NTSB ANC86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA004.md): Cessna 206 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1985 · N35851 · Substantial damage > While en route, the eng lost power, so the plt made an emergency landing on a gravel bar. During the landing, the acft nosed over & came to rest in water. An exam revealed that the fuel sumps & lines were frozen & there was ice in the fuel pump. - [NTSB FTW86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Killeen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N84691 · Substantial damage > The pilot stopped enroute to refuel. Fuel service at the airport and already closed for the night so the pilot drained about 10 gallons of fuel into his airplane from a parked Cessna airplane and departed for his destination. However, this amount of fuel was… - [NTSB SEA86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA008.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Panaca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1985 · N35533 · Substantial damage > A forced landing onto rough terrain was made due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA86LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA011.md): Beech 65A-80 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N8000R · Substantial damage > While on a night pleasure flt, both engs surged and lost pwr and an emergency landing was made. The plt stated that he had a total of 3 hrs flt time in this type of acft. He later recanted his statement & stated that he had never flown this type acft before.… - [NTSB ATL86LLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT01.md): Cessna 150 · Livingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 1985 · N714BZ · Substantial damage > The plt made a forced landing in rugged tree covered terrain following a loss of pwr due to fuel exhaustion while on a x-country flt. The plt decame lost near Livingston, TN, and contacted the crossville and london fss for assistance. The acft was located 5… - [NTSB NYC86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA004.md): Cessna 140 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N77110 · Substantial damage > Acft collided with trees while executing a go-around. The acft lost power, the plt lowered the nose in an attempt to restart the eng while turning right in an effort to return to the rwy. The acft stalled and collided with trees. - [NTSB CHI86FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA006.md): Cessna P210N · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N3890P · Substantial damage > During descent the engine stopped running. The aircraft was landed in a soft field & nosed over. Only 4 gallons of fuel was found in the left fuel system with no evidence of leakage. The pilot only used the left system during the 2 hour flight. Fuel tanks… - [NTSB SEA86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N7798X · Destroyed > The acft collided with rocky terrain during an attempted forced landing following a loss of pwr. A witness reported seeing the acft in a steep descending left turn at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. The descent continued until the left wing contacted the terrain.… - [NTSB MKC86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA004.md): Quickie Q2 · Willard, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N14VV · Substantial damage > Climbing to cruise the plt rptd a loss of eng pwr an turned to head back to the airport of departure, the ensuing forced landing substantially damaged the acft. Inspection into the eng failure revealed a contaminated inline fuel filter restricting fuel flow… - [NTSB ATL86FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG01.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Perry, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N8831F · Destroyed > The acft landed short of the rwy during a forced landing following loss of pwr during a x-country flt of 2 hrs. 3 witnesses saw the acft bring refueled but the only one who mentioned the amount of fuel added was the refueler who said he'topped off' all 4… - [NTSB CHI86FEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM01.md): Leone Sonerai II · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1985 · N47GL · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a tree and impacted the terrain in a nose down attitude during a forced landing following a loss of pwr which resulted from fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW86LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N67803 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced eng failure as a result of fuel exhaustion and the plt made a forced landing in a lake near the departure arpt while towing a banner. FAA stated the plt did not obtain a waiver to tow the banner. - [NTSB LAX86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA001.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1985 · N9AZ · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after takeoff he climbed to 1800 ft MSL (aprx 1000 ft above ground level) and entered a left turn. The eng failed in the turn an he selected a dry flood control basin on which to land. The acft's airspeed was slow on landing and the… - [NTSB DEN86LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA001.md): Champion 7GCAA · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1985 · N9614S · Substantial damage > After 3.9 hrs flt time on a x-country flt from cheyenne, WY, to Cortez, CO, the plt experienced an eng failure due to fuel exahustion. He executed a forced landing in a mountain meadow that was not adequate in length for the landing. The acft impacted trees… - [NTSB MKC85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA224.md): Bellanca Citabria 7ECA · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1985 · N1008E · Substantial damage > On climbout fm the Council Bluffs airport the plt reported a loss of engine power and the engine quitting. The plt attempted an air restart but was too low to the grnd to continue. The plt weaved in and out of trees during his descent finally impacting the… - [NTSB FTW85LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA359.md): Piper PA-28-R · Mount Vernon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N7554J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported he ran out of gas maneuvering under an overcast to find a suitable landing site. He had attempted to circumnavigate a large area of severe weather but exhausted his fuel supply. He stated that the engine quit and he stalled the aircraft at… - [NTSB ATL85MA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA286.md): Cessna 208 · Jenkinsburg, GA · Accident · 17 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N551CC · Destroyed > As the plt & 16 jumpers deptd on a skydiving flt, the eng lost pwr at aprx 300' AGL. The acft then banked steeply left, spiraled in a steep nose dwn attitude & crashed. An exam revealed fuel in the tanks was contaminated with wtr & foreign material with the… - [NTSB FTW85LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA361.md): Cessna 182G · Maypearl, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N3414S · Substantial damage > Plt stated that shortly after takeoff, the engine failed completely without warning. He set up for and executed a forced landing in a field. During the flare, one wing tip struck the top of a tree and during the landing roll the acft crossed several terraces,… - [NTSB DEN85LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA249.md): Cessna TU206G · Evanston, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N5322U · No damage > The plt said the eng quit as he was turning from base leg to final apch for rwy 24 at Evanston (WY) arpt. The acft crashed as the plt maneuvered for an emerg landing. Disassembly and examination of the eng disclosed no reason on why the engine failed. The… - [NTSB ATL85FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLQ01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N8450K · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of pwr 5 miles from the destination arpt. The plt reported to Bowling Green fss that he was 'out of gas' at an alt of 3000 ft. post accident examination disclosed a… - [NTSB SEA85LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA227.md): Beech J35 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1985 · N8245D · Substantial damage > The plt was flying the acft at a low alt for the purpose of spotting game. The eng ceased operating shortly after switching fuel tanks. The plt stated during a telephone interview that he inadvertently switched the fuel selector to the off position. The acft… - [NTSB NYC85LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA248.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Hamburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N2640R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he started a maneuver at 2700 ft. the maneuver was a dive after reducing pwr followed by a climb with a left turn at the top followed by a descending left turn. The turn 'at the top' was uncoordinated and g forces occurred. 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