# NTSB investigations, AR: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI07LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA174.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N113CA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. An additional cause was the low altitude of an aerial application operation.
- [NTSB DFW06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA155.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N9195G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA208.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hampton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N535HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was unsuitable terrain to complete a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA082.md): Cessna 172F · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N8382U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed.
- [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 FTW04LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA006.md): Twin Commander Acft. 680FL · Harrison, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N680WS · Destroyed
  > The loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist while on final approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA323.md): Cessna 150L · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N21915 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA253.md): Cessna 140 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N72971 · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA245.md): Cessna 150L · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N6791G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA200.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N569RA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb out. A factor was the ditch encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA110.md): Cessna 177A · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N30461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA137.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Oil Trough, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N400ZR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA001.md): Cessna 150L · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N11390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA220.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Humphrey, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1999 · N1031Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA213.md): Cessna 172N · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N737JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA179.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7046Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA355.md): American General AG5B · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N1194L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure timely refueling of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA332.md): Pitts S-2B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9QT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA224.md): Aero Commander 200D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N898LF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a partially blocked fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance by unknown person(s). A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA219.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Biggers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N6133X · Destroyed
  > The total blockage of a fuel line by a silicone rubber contaminant which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA198.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ward, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N7967P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA106.md): Cessna 172 · Rogers, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N1419Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in the loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA315.md): Hiller UH-12E · Mount Holly, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N9743C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA302.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Rogers, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N810EM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the below landing minimums weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N704RS · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA139.md): Rockwell 500U · Hampton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N197K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA248.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M18 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N2177Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA245.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Devalls Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N3105E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel line blockage.
- [NTSB FTW95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA180.md): Beech D35 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N2920B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally shutting down the airplane's engine. A factor was the pilot's improper maintenance procedures.
- [NTSB FTW95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA097.md): Cessna 150M · Prescott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1995 · N704CH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the pilot's disorientation and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA284.md): Cessna 152 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1994 · N44687 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N41472 · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB FTW94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA216.md): Grumman G-164A · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N526Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing and his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA144.md): Hiller UH-12E · Osage, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N90469 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA246.md): Cessna T210N · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N6142Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the improper use of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA224.md): Cessna 150M · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N66081 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA220.md): Rockwell S-2R · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8842Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of water spraying and the resultant power loss. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA193.md): Cessna AT188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N4804Q · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot not refueling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA226.md): Bell 47-J2A · Booneville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N291FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotative landing. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the pilot not refueling the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG15.md): Bell-Transworld 47G-2 · Birdeye, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N9238Z · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA102.md): R. W. Switzer RV-4 · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1992 · N94BS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine due to fuel starvation and unsuitable terrain. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow published procedures.
- [NTSB FTW92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA097.md): Cessna R182RG · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1992 · N5529S · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were the weather conditions which were highly conducive to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to…
- [NTSB DEN92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA004.md): Piper PA-28 · Berryville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1991 · N4616R · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were: incorrect fuel, improper maintenance, and inadequate maintenance inspection interval.
- [NTSB FTW91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA006.md): Beech 77 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1990 · N38021 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation to the engine due to a blocked fuel system vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, and contacting high vegetation and low trees during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG03.md): Grumman G164-A · Rondo, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N7802 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA134.md): Weatherly 201-B · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N1260W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss caused by the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.
- [NTSB MKC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA097.md): Mooney M20C · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N6824N · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' 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
```

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