# 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 99 of 118 · 5,891 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW84LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA376.md): Hughes 269A · Apple Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N48930 · Substantial damage > After dispensing a load of gelled gasoline, to burn windrows of brush, the plt landed & refilled the chemical tank. Before taking off, he checked his fuel with a dip stick & decided there was enough remaining to dispense a 2nd load. While flying downwind &… - [NTSB CHI84LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA372.md): Cessna 120 · Hopedale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N76490 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a corn field after the engine quit. The plt said he was operating on the left tank and when the engine sputtered he realized what was wrong and even though he immediately switched tanks the engine quit and did… - [NTSB ATL84LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA273.md): Rockwell S2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N7771V · Destroyed > Plt was en route to airstrip after spray run when he smelled smoke. Shortly thereafter the engine surged and lost power. Plt executed a forced landing in a corn field as flames from engine area became visible. Acft damaged by post-landing fire. Investigation… - [NTSB LAX84LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA461.md): Beech A36 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1984 · N2876W · Destroyed > The plt visually checked the fuel tanks during his pre-flt & estimated 10-20 gals of fuel remaining in both the left & right tanks. He said that the start, taxi & run-up were performed while using the right rank. He reported that the right fuel gage reading… - [NTSB LAX84FA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA463.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1984 · N7916W · Substantial damage > The student plt landed long on an intended touch and go landing and therefore, rolled out to a full stop on rwy 31. A 180 deg turn was made at the end in order to takeoff on rwy 13. Prior to initiating the takeoff, according to the student plt, he placed the… - [NTSB LAX84LUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LUJ01.md): Cessna 188B · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N731VZ · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain following a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while spraying a cotton field. The plt stated he was aware of the low fuel supply but was pushing to complete the job before dark. - [NTSB CHI84LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA367.md): Cessna 182G · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N2124R · Substantial damage > Plt stated that while en route the generator circuit breaker popped and attempts to reset it proved futile. A loss of pwr occurred later in the flt and a forced landig was made in a field during which the acft was damaged. No fuel was found in the acft after… - [NTSB CHI84LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA365.md): Meyers OTW · New Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N26490 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over in an open field during a forced landing after the engine quit. 2 witnesses, one an A&P mechanic, reported that there was no evidence of fuel on board the acft after the accident. The plt stated to the highway patrol trooper at the scene… - [NTSB CHI84LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA362.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N5983X · Destroyed > The engine quit as a result of fuel exhaustion. Twenty ounces of fuel remained in the tank. The pilot stated he was flying on the aircraft's fuel gage which indicated three eights of a tank remained. An autorotation was initiated, but the landing skid caught… - [NTSB CHI84LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA368.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Naperville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N8317R · Substantial damage > Plt stated eng had been 'running rough' since 100 hr inspection. Eng had 130 hrs total time. On run-up, eng was misfiring until plt leaned mixture and allowed full warm up. Eng then performed normally. Takeoff and climb to cruise uneventful. After about 45… - [NTSB MKC84FPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FPG01.md): Robinson R22 · Frenchman'Bayou, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N9073Y · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during autorotation into a soy bean field after the engine lost power. The plt was a student who did not have authorization to fly nor the proper certificate and endorsement from the CFI. The acft engine stopped due to fuel exhaustion. The… - [NTSB SEA84LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA203.md): Whitman W - 8 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N7599V · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, plt switched from front to rear fuel tank at which time a ttl loss of pwr occurred. Remedial action was attempted but no pwr was regained. Unable to return to the arpt, plt applied full flaps and stalled the acft aprx 15 ft AGL over the… - [NTSB SEA84LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA202.md): Cessna 210N II · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N4674U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion occurred on final approach to destination airport. The nose landing gear contacted the top of the chain link airport perimeter fence breaking a connector and allowing the nose gear to retract. The main gear were not damaged. On landing roll… - [NTSB NYC84LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA281.md): Piper PA-28-180 · White Marsh, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N44325 · Destroyed > The acft was descended for aprx 7 miles at low power & slow rate for the landing at White Marsh arpt. The descent started at 2800 ft & continued straight in to rwy 27. At about 200 yds from the rwy & at 200 ft AGL the plt decided he needed power to land… - [NTSB LAX84LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA442.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N733XQ · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing on an abandoned airstrip after the engine quit during a x-country. The solo student plt said he encountered head winds and lower than expected ground speeds even with increased power. He said that the fuel gages indicated 1/8… - [NTSB ATL84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA260.md): Beech J35 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N256AA · Substantial damage > The acft had not been flown for about 5 yrs. The plt, who was a mechanic, performed an eng ground run & the eng stopped after he noted a fuel flow problem. He examined the eng & found that the fuel injectors were clogged with corrosion. They were cleaned, &… - [NTSB FTW84LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA358.md): Cessna A188B · Olton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N4863R · Substantial damage > A ttl loss of power occurred during the initial takeoff climb. A forced landing was made in a field during which the acft contacted a ditch. The right wing and right main gear were torn from the acft. Post accident investigation revealed the left fuel tank… - [NTSB ATL84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA259.md): Cessna 210L · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N29276 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into trees and after a loss of power during final apch. Plt reported the acft had 70 gallons of avgas onboard at departure from Conway, SC, at 0900 EDT. The proposed flt from Conway to florence, SC, and back to Conway was a distance of 72 NM.… - [NTSB CHI84LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA350.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N4428T · Substantial damage > Plt departed on flt with 30 gals fuel. En route weather required route deviation, extending flt. Calculated fuel reserve was consumed before reaching destination. When fuel exhaustion occurred, plt attempted forced landing on curving road. Acft departed road… - [NTSB MKC84FU007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FU007.md): Gemini Int'l. Hummingbird · Mount Hope, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1984 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The newly acquired ultralight had been flown for about 10 hours during the 2 week period of ownership. On this day, the wind was blowing at 15 mph and the owner was flying downwind over a hay field at about 50 ft AGL when the right engine on the twin engine… - [NTSB LAX84LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA437.md): Cessna 150 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N4130U · Substantial damage > The plt was on x-country flt. Before landing at lakeview, OR, the tachometer failed & began making a noise. At lakeview, the plt disconnected the tachometer & had 7.5 gals of fuel added to 1 tank. He estimated that he had 15 gals of which 3.5 gals were… - [NTSB LAX84LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA435.md): Cessna 182P · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N8032M · Destroyed > On a ferry flight from California to Hawaii, a gradual loss of oil pressure led to complete engine pwr loss. Accompanying acft observed no leaks or smoke. First indication came 11 hrs into flt, oil pressure dropped 5 PSI to read 50 PSI. 30 min later, press… - [NTSB SEA84LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA195.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N8337Z · Substantial damage > During climb the rpms started to decrease. The acft was unable to maintain alt and a forced landing was made. During investigation a bogus fuel filter was found between the fuel control unit and the fuel injector. The filter was clogged with debris. The… - [NTSB LAX84LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA436.md): Cessna 210L · Chinle, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N29359 · Substantial damage > At about 1400 MST, the plt took off. He climbed & leveled off at 8500 ft. he was using fuel from the right tank which ran dry, then he switched to the left tank. At that time, he thought he had 30 mins of fuel remaining. He decided to land at Chinle, AZ, &… - [NTSB CHI84LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA405.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N7799P · Substantial damage > Plt stated that during takeoff, at an alt of 40 feet AGL a loss of power occurred. He reported he landed straight ahead on the end of the runway. The airplane continued into a field off the departure end of the rwy, into weeds before it struck a steel fence… - [NTSB LAX84LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA434.md): Cessna 150H · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1984 · N22971 · Substantial damage > During acft pre-flight, plt checked fuel quantity by reference to gages only. Both gages indicated full. After 1 hr and 10 min flt, complete pwr loss occurred. Plt stated gages still indicated full. Forced landing on open field executed but plt flared high,… - [NTSB SEA84LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA194.md): Beech C-23 · Adel, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1984 · N6183X · Substantial damage > Plt made forced landing in sagebrush covered hilly terrain following a ttl loss of pwr resulting from fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI84LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA344.md): Cessna 177 · Sidney, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1984 · N3221T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground in a corn field during a simulated forced landing after the power failed to respond to full throttle. The acft had been descended from 3000 ft AGL with throttle at idle, full flaps and carburetor heat on. In turning 180… - [NTSB CHI84LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA334.md): Cessna 180 · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1984 · N2449C · Substantial damage > The acft was forced to land off arpt after the engine quit. The plt normally refueled after landing and forgot that he did not on this occasion. The fuel gages were misread during pre-flt. The acft ran out of fuel after about 1 hour flt time. - [NTSB CHI84LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA340.md): Hiller 12E · Big Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1984 · N67115 · Destroyed > The acft lost power during takeoff and rolled over during a forced landing. The pilot said the engine 'sucked up accumulated water into the gas line.' He later said water was found in the refueling truck. His recommendation: 'keep water out of gas.' - [NTSB CHI84LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA339.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Washington Is., WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N3505Q · Substantial damage > The acft stalled and crashed after the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft caught fire after touchdown. The fire consumed the cockpit and cabin. An examination of wreckage showed the fuel selector on the left tank. The left tank had… - [NTSB DEN84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA260.md): Bell 47G · West Glacier, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N7965J · Substantial damage > Following in-flight power loss the pilot performed an autorotation to a forced landing on a highway. On touchdown, the main rotor made contact with a passing motor home. Investigation revealed no fuel on board, although the pilot calculated 0.6 hours of fuel… - [NTSB CHI84LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA331.md): Aeronca 65-LA · Monon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N23958 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after he had landed, he shut off the fuel valve & was going to put the acft in the hangar then decided to fly a little more. He took off, but forgot to turn on the fuel switch. After climbing aprx 150 ft, the eng lost power. Subsequently,… - [NTSB ATL84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA245.md): Cessna R182 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N9080C · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing after a power loss during takeoff. The ground was soft from rain and the nose gear failed at the fork as it dug into the dirt. The plts said that before takeoff they had checked for water in the fuel from both wing sumps and… - [NTSB ATL84LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA242.md): Cessna A188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N2514 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that while approaching a field in preparation for agricultural sraying, the engine failed. The aircraftwas pulled up into a climbing left turn and turned back toward the field for a forced landing. The aircrafts glide was extended to clear… - [NTSB NYC84LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA267.md): Cessna C305A · Oceanport, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N73ED · Destroyed > Acft was involved in banner tow pick-up. On engaging tow, plt had executed full power pull-up to about 150 ft AGL when power loss occurred. Plt performed a forced landing on sandy terrain. Fire broke out on lndg roll. Plt evacuated acft successfully but acft… - [NTSB NYC84FNE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNE04.md): Cessna 150H · Burlington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N6901S · Substantial damage > The plt reported he 'picked up the acft after annual inspection', performed a preflt, made a standard run-up & took off in calm air conditions. After clmbing about 500 to 600 ft, the eng lost power & subsequently, the acft crash landed in a marsh. The plt was… - [NTSB NYC84FNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNC08.md): Zappia Gabriel J QUICKIE-2 · Augusta, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N56U · Destroyed > The pilot stated that he noticed he was unexpectedly low on fuel. As he approached the Augusta, Maine airport. He radioed the Augusta fss and transmitted the fact. Shortly thereafter the engine quit and the pilot executed an emergency landing in a wooded… - [NTSB LAX84LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA428.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Delano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N5359V · Substantial damage > The Hiller UH-12 helicopter (with a soloy conversion) was on a spray run when the eng began losing power. The plt headed for an 'open spot in the trees', but all power was lost the acft collided with almond trees. Only 15 to 18 ozs of fuel were remaining in… - [NTSB DEN84LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA249.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N3392W · Substantial damage > After discharging sky divers, plt was concentrating on max rate of descent, eng pwr at idle, when fuel tank in use ran day. Pwr loss not noted until throttle applied for level off. Switch to usable fuel tank and restart attempt initiated with insufficient… - [NTSB DEN84FQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FQA01.md): Demick James A Rand KR2 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N81JD · Substantial damage > The acft was landed dead stick on a black-top road after the eng lost oil press due to a large leak in an oil seal during cruise flt. During the lndg the left wg hit a sign post alongside a bridge and the wing tip plus the alieron were sheared off. The… - [NTSB CHI84LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA318.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N3891S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated after the accident that he arrived at his flight planned destination 15 minutes early so he continued the flight an additional hour. The plt experienced an eng failure while on final apch to the rwy at the revised destination arpt. The plt… - [NTSB LAX84LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA419.md): Luscombe 8A · Laveen, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N45743 · Substantial damage > During flt on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern the plt inadvertantly knocked the ignition switch to the 'off' position. Since the prop stopped and the acft was not equipped with a starter, the acft engine could not be restarted. The acft landed 20 ft… - [NTSB LAX84FA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA418.md): Bell 206B · Point Loma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N100TH · Substantial damage > The helicopter was ditched near pt Loma, CA, after the eng quit. The plt said there was no low fuel warning light or chip light. After salvage the fuel lines were found empty of fuel and the tank contained mostly sea water. The wires to the annuniciator panel… - [NTSB FTW84LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA328.md): Cessna 152 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N94453 · Substantial damage > The student plt became most while he was on the 2nd leg of a x-country flt. He finally determined his position, but exhausted his fuel before reaching an arpt. During a forced landing, the nose gear sank in soft terrain & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI84LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA316.md): Cessna 150H · Menomonie, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N6707S · Substantial damage > The plt was disoriented during a x-country and circled the wrong area looking for an arpt until low fuel demanded a landing. During the approach the engine quit and the acft nosed over in a bean field during landing. - [NTSB ATL84LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA236.md): Cessna T210L · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1984 · N30237 · Substantial damage > Plt made a forced landing in a grove of trees 1 1/2 miles north of the arpt after reporting an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Plt stated adequate fuel was on board to complete the flt however, an en route course deviation was made to avoid various… - [NTSB NYC84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA255.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1984 · N3777A · Substantial damage > The pilot performed a runup prior to departure. He used one notch of flaps and approximately 800 feet of runway to break ground. During the climbout at approximately 200 ft the engine 'started skipping then quit.' The pilot was unable to restore power before… - [NTSB CHI84LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA312.md): Burns Soneria II · Woodsfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1984 · N423ST · Substantial damage > The a/c departed clinton, MD, for a VFR flt to Woodsfield, OH, with a planned refueling stop at manassas, VA. En route the plt observed an abnormal fuel comsumption rate but still attempted to reach the destination arpt. About 3NM out the eng quit due to fuel… - [NTSB MKC84LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA231.md): Aero Commander S2R · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N3669X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after the acft was fueled he failed to visually check the fuel tanks and just assumed both tanks were full. He stated the left fuel gage had been inoperative above 1/2 tank of fuel. 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