# 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 96 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN85LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA076.md): Piper PA-18 · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1985 · N3777P · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced lndg on terrain covered by 20 inches of snow. The flt was on deer survey flt the plt told of improper use of the carb heat control during a period of'perfect' icing conditions. The plts reduction of power during maneuvering… - [NTSB ATL85LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA093.md): Beech A36 · New Albany, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1985 · N6088S · Substantial damage > PIC had 1/2 hour check-out in A-36 but over 3900 total flight hours. His 14 hours in this acft was cross country flying. He stated that the fuel was kept evenly didtributed by switching the fuel selector between tanks during the nearly three hour flight. The… - [NTSB LAX85FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1985 · N8898 · Destroyed > After refueling, the acft took off & lost pwr at 150 ft to 200 ft AGL. The acft struck trees while in a steepening left bank & crashed in an open field adjacent to the arpt. No contaminants or water were found either in the acft's fuel system or in the fuel… - [NTSB MIA85FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA089.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1985 · N5103Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed into the waters of the atlantic ocean and sank nose first into 15 feet of water. On impact the 25 bales of marijuana located in the cabin of the aircraft shifted forward and pinned the pilot and passenger in the aircraft. No usable fuel… - [NTSB NYC85FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA060.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1985 · N27522 · Destroyed > The acft crashed after executing a missed approach at Whitefield during IMC wx. The acft was seen at 300-400 ft AGL during some part of the maneuvering near the arpt. The acft seemed to be heading for the arpt when last seen by ground observers. The only… - [NTSB DEN85LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA073.md): Cessna 180A · Sioux, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1985 · CFCBT · Substantial damage > Acft departed winnepeg at 1035 and landed at grand forks, ND, at 1150. Departed grand forks, ND, at 1305 and the accident occurred at 1524. 4 miles nw of Sioux falls, SD, the plt reported a rough running engine which subsequently quit. A forced landing was… - [NTSB LAX85FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA128.md): Cessna 182C · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1985 · N9018T · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to enter the left downwind leg at a low alt of about 200 ft AGL. The engine stopped completely, & the plt attempted to land on the runway, but impacted the ground short & to the left of the apch end of the rwy. Wing flaps were found… - [NTSB MIA85FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA088.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Croix · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1985 · N555MF · Substantial damage > When starting descent the pilot stated the right eng failed & the propeller feathered by itself. The pilot then switchedthe left fuel tank selector to the left aux tank. Shortly thereafter, the left engine failed. The pilot declared a mayday to St. Croix twr… - [NTSB FTW85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA102.md): Piper PA-28-181 · League City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1985 · N82048 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch about 75 yards short of rwy 13 during a practice night forced landing. The pvt plt, an employee of the FBO operator, had taken the acft without permission and had been flying for approx 1.7 hrs when the accident occurred. The 18… - [NTSB CHI85FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA096.md): Cessna 150L · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1985 · N11413 · Substantial damage > At about 400 ft AGL during takeoff, the eng lost all power. The plt was able to regain partial power for aprx 20 sec, by 'milking' the throttle, then the eng stopped again. To avoid power lines & factories ahead, the plt turned back & landed on arpt property.… - [NTSB SEA85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA046.md): Hiller UH12DJ3 · Forks, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1985 · N87977 · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing and rolled to the left inverted after the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that the fuel guage was not working and that he was using a dip stick to measure fuel at the time of the engine failure. He stated that… - [NTSB FTW85LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA097.md): Cessna 182A · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N5162D · Substantial damage > Plt intentionally ran the rt fuel tank empty and switched to the left tank which was 1/2 to 3/4 full on takeoff. Plt maintained a left side slip during the landing apch to compensate for x-wind conditions. Plt stated, at 400 ft AGL he noticed a pwr loss.… - [NTSB LAX85LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA112.md): Hughes 369D · Kahului,Maui, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1985 · N58399 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, about 1.4 hours into a local photo flt, the fuel gage showed 125 pounds and he elected to return to the arpt for more fuel. With the fuel gage showing just under 100 pounds, engine flamed out on approach to the arpt and plt executed an… - [NTSB CHI85LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA088.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1985 · N8444D · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a sign during a forced lndg after a loss of power that occurd during initial climb at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The plt stated that the eng began to run rough and with the application of carb heat the eng quit. A post accident eng run-up… - [NTSB LAX85FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA106.md): Cessna 177B · El Monte, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1985 · N34212 · Destroyed > The engine lost pwr & was restarted twice before it quit. The acft landed in a dry riverbed two miles south of the arpt. Two ounces of fuel were found at the scene. Winds were slightly greater than forecast. Four taxi/runup/takeoff/ climbs had been made since… - [NTSB CHI85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Central, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1985 · N10543 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a tree and nosed over during a forced landing following fuel exhaustion. The student plt was observed by several witnesses to to remove the fuel caps during preflight and check the fuel quantity. The plt stated the fuel level was up to the… - [NTSB ATL85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA078.md): Cessna 182C · Batesville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1985 · N9904T · Substantial damage > After discharging parachutists at 7500 ft MSL the plt closed the throttle and descended to 1200 ft without clearing the engine. No pwr was available when the throttle was advanced upon reaching 1200 ft. a forced landing was made in a bean fld and the acft… - [NTSB LAX85LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA113.md): Fairchild M-62C · Ballico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N68444 · Substantial damage > At the conclusion of a local aerial application flt, acft experienced a loss of power and collided with trees during the subsequent forced landing. Examinaton of the aircraft revealed a broken fuel feed line aft of the wobble pump and no fuel in the lines or… - [NTSB LAX85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA102.md): Cessna T210L · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1985 · N210NF · Destroyed > The plt reptd that shortly after entering the downwind leg for ry 03 he completed the prelanding checklist. While on final approach the acft experienced a total loss of engine powe. The acft altitude was too low to negotiate a landing on the ry & the plt… - [NTSB MIA85LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA073.md): Piper PA-12 · Miramar, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1985 · N3362M · Substantial damage > An interruption of pwr was experienced as an abrupt steep dive maneuver was entered to release the banner towed by the acft. The plt then attempted a 180 deg turn at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL to avoid pwr lines. The acft entered a high descent rate and… - [NTSB LAX85FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA097.md): Cessna 182P · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1985 · N58816 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 300 ft AGL, a ttl loss of pwr was experienced. The plt attempted a forced landing in a residential area but upon realizing the area was too congested, the acft was intentionally landed in a large tree. Post accident… - [NTSB DEN85LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Yoder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1985 · N2112K · Substantial damage > Engine quit during cruise flight. Pilot made forced landing on dirt road during which the acft veered off the road and collided with a fence post. Fire department officials reported no evidence of fuel either in the fuel tanks or around the acft. - [NTSB ATL85LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA073.md): Piper PA-30 · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N7589Y · Substantial damage > Dual engine stoppage. Fuel tanks topped before takeoff. Plt had filed IFR en route but the wind had shifted to a 30 kt headwind. Plt became concerned about fuel remaining and made an instrument apch which was missed because of low clouds. During course to an… - [NTSB ATL85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA070.md): Robinson R22 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been… - [NTSB MIA85LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA070.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1984 · N801BR · Destroyed > About 5 hrs & 10 mins after departure, both engs failed due to fuel exhaustion at 11,000 ft aprx 40 miles from haiti. According to the plt, the acft was using more fuel than normal and the destn was changed accordingly. A short time after initiating the… - [NTSB SEA85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA037.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · CGTQE · Substantial damage > On final approach, the pilot's wife, also a rated pilot, was reviewing the landing check list. At item 'heaters off' she inadvertently turned fuel selectors to off. Both engines lost pwr and pilot executed a forced landing short of runway in rough terrain,… - [NTSB MIA85FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA065.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N8126H · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed flying at a low alt & lost all eng power, banked sharpley to the left, lost complete control & dove into the ground. The acft was destroyed by impact forces along with the post crash fire. No evidence to suggest a malfunction of… - [NTSB CHI85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA078.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1984 · N8921P · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence & two parked cars during a forced landing while on a personal flt. The plt reported that after a 40 to 50 min ground delay he made a normal climb to 5000 ft MSL where he trimmed the acft & leaned the mixture to 75 percent power.… - [NTSB LAX85FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA084.md): Cessna 310 · Temecula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N5209A · Destroyed > The acft experienced a total power loss of the rt eng during takeoff from rancho calif airport & crashed about one half mi northwest. The plt reported that the acft would not climb, nor would it maintain altitude at about 40 ft AGL. He stated that when he… - [NTSB LAX85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA082.md): Rawdon Bros. T1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N51FM · Substantial damage > The plt planned to fly from santa ana, CA. To scottsdale, AZ. The plt reported that the acft had enough fuel for 4 hrs of flying time. The acft's fuel gages are located on the wings & a flashlight is required to see them at night. The plt stated that he was… - [NTSB FTW85LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA083.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grapeland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1984 · N5743F · Destroyed > The pilot stated after the accident that he was in level flight at 1400 feet MSL when he applied carburator heat as a precautionary measure due to favorable carb icing conditions. The engine began running rough and quit within 2 to 3 seconds. Attempts to… - [NTSB ATL85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N60209 · Substantial damage > The solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.… - [NTSB ATL85LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA063.md): Cessna 150G · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1984 · N3010S · Substantial damage > While on x-country flt, plt was unable to obtain fuel at en route aprt. Plt filed new flt plan to alternate fuel stop. On arrival, plt decided he had sufficient fuel to fly on to arpt nearer destination and overflew planned stop. Shortly thereafter, due to… - [NTSB FTW85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA082.md): Fairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1984 · N48252 · Substantial damage > A total pwr loss was experienced while manuevering over an airport at about 250 ft AGL. The acft collided with rough terrain during the forced landing. Visual inspection of the acft fuel system indicated that the pwr loss was due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA85LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA031.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1984 · N100LM · Substantial damage > Plt reported that while in normal cruise flight, a total loss of power occurred. Autorotation was effected in mountainous, wooded terrain. Examination of the engine showed continuity and freedom of rotation. Examination of the fuel system disclosed no… - [NTSB ATL85FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA058.md): Cessna 337 · Butler, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1984 · N53648 · Destroyed > Pilot reported rear eng failure followed by front engine. Examination of wreckage disclosed that fuel was in right fuel system, no fuel was located in left inboard system. Water was found in both engine fuel flow dividers. It was not determined if the pilot… - [NTSB LAX85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA075.md): Beech V35B · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1984 · N137TW · Substantial damage > The plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in… - [NTSB LAX85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA072.md): Cessna 150F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1984 · N7967F · Substantial damage > The acft lost power & nosed over while making an emergency landing in a muddy field. Investigation revealed that fuel was being siphoned from the fuel tank vent. - [NTSB ATL85LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA057.md): Cessna 182C · Johnson City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1984 · N8493T · Substantial damage > The acft crashed after a loss of eng power occurred when the plt was returning from transporting sky divers to altitude for a jump. The plt reported he ran the rt fuel tank out of fuel & failed to switch tanks. - [NTSB ATL85FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA056.md): Beech C23 · Athens, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1984 · N2074X · Destroyed > The acft was observed doing training stall type maneuvers in the area shortly before the accident. It was then observed in a steep right descending turn, crossing a paved road at low alt and striking the ground with the right wing tip. The bottom of the acft… - [NTSB MIA85FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA058.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1984 · N40790 · Substantial damage > Plt judged by reference to acft gages that he had 156 gals of fuel remaining when infact only 120 gals of fuel remained. On approach for lndg, while operating on aux tanks, low fuel flow warning light illuminated. Plt switched to main tanks and both engines… - [NTSB LAX85FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA067.md): Beech G35 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1984 · N430WM · Substantial damage > At aprx 150 ft AGL the acft's lost pwr & plt made a tail first hard landing off side of rwy. Acft skidded 60 ft before stopping when it hit a fence. Fuel selector was found in 'aux' position. Plt said he took off on left tank and was moving selector to rt… - [NTSB CHI85LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA069.md): Cessna 210M · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N22FP · Destroyed > The plt reported that he did not have the acft refueled prior to departure & once airborne encountered a stronger head wind than anticipated. He stated that most of the possible en route fuel stops were 'down due to fog.' When aprx 18 mi past port Columbus… - [NTSB ATL85LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA052.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N1046L · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during an emergency landing while on a personal x-counry flight. Inspection of the acft at the accident site revealed empty fuel sumps and fuel tanks. - [NTSB ANC85FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA027.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N77227 · Substantial damage > On go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was… - [NTSB CHI85FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N5219M · Destroyed > Carburetor icing conditions existed on the day of the accident. The plt stated that after takeoff, he stayed in the traffic pattern to ensure he would not experience carburetor icing problems. He then departed the traffic pattern & overflew a wooded area… - [NTSB FTW85LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Slidell, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N24780 · Substantial damage > When the renter plt arrived at the fixed base operator, he was informed that his acft had been flown 1.6 hrs and had not been refueled. Further, he was told that the acft was booked by another plt in one hr. Plt elected to take the acft with partial fuel… - [NTSB DEN85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA038.md): Hughes 369D · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N5124X · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff plt felt shutter in acft and noticed a rise in the turbine outlet temp. Plt heard low whine of high pitch noise in engine. Engine chip detector light came on followed by the engine out light and horn and oil pressure warning light.… - [NTSB CHI85LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA066.md): Cessna 177 · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N2835X · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing after the eng failed inflight. The plt stated that about 10 miles west of harrison airport the eng began sputtering & running rough. When unable to regain full power the plt attempted to glide to tapan airpark, a… - [NTSB SEA85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA027.md): Cessna 172C · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N1424Y · Substantial damage > At alt of aprx 100 ft AGL engine quit. Witness stated acft turned to the right then to the left before nosing down into the ground. Inspection revealed ice crystals on the left wing where the fuel tank ruptured and fuel was leaking. 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