# NTSB investigations, AL: 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 1 of 3 · 113 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA045.md): Cessna 177 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2845X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced landing on a road. - [NTSB ATL07CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA068.md): Beech D50E · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N107WB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in failure of both engines due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA044.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N41077 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his misunderstanding of how the fuel system operates. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturers insufficiently defined procedures for low fuel operations,… - [NTSB ATL07CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA018.md): Grumman G-164B · Pine Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2006 · N962QC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing to non suitable terrain, and an on-ground collision with tree stumps on the landing roll out. - [NTSB ATL06FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA129.md): Beech F-33A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N8148R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering toward an emergency landing area following the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground, and a fence. A… - [NTSB ATL05CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA027.md): Beech A36TC · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N38047 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing to an open field. - [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 ATL03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2342T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing. - [NTSB ATL03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA121.md): Lancair 235 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N7156W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly reconnect the mixture control cable resulting in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with the trees. - [NTSB ATL03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA152.md): Chinook Plus 2 A13-SWB · Elsanor, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N44541 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to ensure adequate oil supply, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the failure of the connecting rod cap. - [NTSB ATL02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA134.md): Fay Velocity Elite · Theodore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N2214W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning for required fuel resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA037.md): Consolidated-Vultee 108-M · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N9315K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA197.md): Cessna 182B · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N7202E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around while on short final to an available runway following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons when engine power was regained momentarily, which resulted in an impact with terrain while maneuvering at… - [NTSB MIA01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA058.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pittsview, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N5887P · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to conduct proper preflight planning, resulting in loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to an open field. - [NTSB MIA00LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA244.md): Siai-Marchetti F260B · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N800RH · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel contamination going undetected, which resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft during the emergency landing. - [NTSB MIA00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N6504L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and the his improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA00FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA003.md): Bell 206B · Centreville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N1285S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter's fuel system resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of overboard porting of fuel when the airframe fuel filter was left in the 'drain and locked'… - [NTSB MIA99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA170.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N983DB · Destroyed > The pilot' failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA037.md): Cessna 150F · New Brockton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N3060X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight, resulting in a total power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in soft terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were inadequate pre-flight planning… - [NTSB MIA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA036.md): Cessna 172G · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N3908L · Substantial damage > the pilot's miscalculating the aircraft's fuel consumption for the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA066.md): Piper PA-22-180 · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N5778Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB MIA97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA096.md): Cessna 182E · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N3392Y · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA003.md): Socata TB-20 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N59TB · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power during a go-around, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain during a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also… - [NTSB MIA96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA188.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N6481L · Substantial damage > fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance and/or inspection after the previous loss of engine power and forced landing. - [NTSB MIA96TA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA014.md): Cessna 182R · Redstone Arsena, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N3163E · Substantial damage > the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick. - [NTSB ATL95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA162.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Double Springs, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N15866 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper fuel consumption… - [NTSB ATL95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA136.md): Cessna 150F · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8085F · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the solo cross country flight. A factor was the terrain. - [NTSB ATL95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA100.md): Beech 95-A55 · Tuskeegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N401W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA098.md): Cessna 182C · Castleberry, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N8983T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner, resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB ATL95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Brookwood, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N6470P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture, stop at the first destination to refuel, and his incorrect fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB MIA95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA072.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N757XX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before reaching the airport, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA105.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N5512P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. The pilot's inadequate preflight and resultant improper positioning of the fuel selector were factors. - [NTSB ATL94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA085.md): Cessna 182J · Athens, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2945F · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to properly install an access plug which resulted in the loss of engine oil pressure. - [NTSB ATL94FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Centreville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N6085P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff. - [NTSB ATL94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA014.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 Soloy · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N3078G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors were the lack of a filter on the refueling pump which would preclude water passage, and the high trees. - [NTSB ATL94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA003.md): Cessna T188C · Rogersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N42402 · Substantial damage > Was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during take off. - [NTSB ATL93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA084.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N9696 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly calculate fuel consumption at an increased power setting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Trees at the forced landing area were a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ATL93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA001.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Aliceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8548P · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the fuel line from the fuel pump to the fuel injector during the engine installation, which resulted in a complete engine failure. - [NTSB ATL92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA160.md): Bell 47G-2 · Slocomb, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N2880B · Substantial damage > A hard landing due to a power loss from fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the lack of sustable terrain for the landing. - [NTSB ATL92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA079.md): Guy Whisenant Skybolt · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N12TJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply for the planned flight. - [NTSB ATL92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA013.md): Beech 58 · Pelham, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1991 · N99CK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct the position of the fuel selector before takeoff, and her inattentiveness to fuel consumption during the flight, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the non-performance of engine out emergency procedures and the… - [NTSB ATL92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA003.md): Cessna 320 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N4726X · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to incorrect fuel line installations, an inoperative fuel boost pump, and incorrect pilot procedure. A factor in this accident was the pilot's intentional operation with a known fuel system deficiency. - [NTSB ATL91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA177.md): Cessna 150G · Pleasant Grove, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N4096J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the last takeoff resulting in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight. - [NTSB ATL91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA086.md): Cessna 182B · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N7202E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Factors were weather conditions for the formation of induction ice, and the soft terrain. - [NTSB ATL90DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ05.md): Hood Quickie · Altoona, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N36RH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and a blocked fuel vent, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA079.md): Cessna 182N · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N92785 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and engine stoppage. - [NTSB ATL90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA062.md): Cessna 120 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N90093 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ATL90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA048.md): Cessna 172B · Killen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N7401X · Substantial damage > Inadequate pre-flight planning by the pilot in command which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AL&occurrence=353&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=AL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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