# NTSB investigations, CO: 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 DEN06LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA046.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Severance, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N221RS · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the inaccurate fuel flow reading and the pilot's incorrect fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB DEN06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA006.md): Bell 206L-4 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2005 · N206DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in him taking the helicopter into the air with insufficient fuel to accomplish the flight, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion leading to the hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA147.md): Cessna T210L · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N94263 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA017.md): Miller Vans RV4 · Dotsero, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N25HM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA008.md): Cessna 210M · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N732TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA118.md): Beech V35A · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N222S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include the insufficient time to completely extend the landing gear, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA121.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Model, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N7064P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB DEN04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA073.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Flagler, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N8586L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, and the inoperative fuel quantity gauge.
- [NTSB DEN04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Lyons, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5048E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign.
- [NTSB DEN03FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA074.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N399DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and his entering an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and low altitude, and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA042.md): Beech C23 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N6555R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the student pilot's improper flare, the instructor's inadequate remedial actions, and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA024.md): Mooney M20K · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N252DR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB DEN03LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA008.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N315CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning resulting in fuel mismanagement and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA096.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N9791P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors included the…
- [NTSB DEN02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA082.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N6887F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of leaking fuel caps. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA068.md): Beech K35 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N9518R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published aircraft operating procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA040.md): Cessna TR182 · Kersey, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · N787PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN02FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA034.md): Cessna 340 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N341DM · Destroyed
  > the pilot not following procedures/directives (flying a landing approach with the left fuel selector in the auxiliary position). Contributing factors were the loss of the left engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft…
- [NTSB DEN01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA138.md): Cessna 182H · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA055.md): Cessna 172F · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N8389U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor inadvertently stalling the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were fuel exhaustion due to inadvertent opening of the fuel drain, lack of familiarity with the airplane, inadequate supervision of the flight, and the…
- [NTSB DEN01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2001 · N8067F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and the deep snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA022.md): Cessna 210C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N969RJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water), and failure of the pilot to have the airplane completely refueled. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA137.md): Mooney M20C · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N6253U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives.
- [NTSB DEN00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA083.md): Hughes 269C · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2000 · N1098B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the run on landing during a full autorotation. Factors were a total loss of power for unknown reasons and soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA059.md): Cessna 182P · Rifle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N8236M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA054.md): Mooney M-20C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N90MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following procedures in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing, weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, and lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA035.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N9225D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not following preflight procedures, the starvation of fuel to the engine, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA029.md): Beech N-35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N9468Y · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain due a complete loss of power. A factor was the pilot inadvertently placing the fuel selector to the off position while executing the approach for landing checklist.
- [NTSB DEN99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA166.md): Cessna 172G · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N4262L · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were inadequate preflight planing, inadequate in-flight planing and rough uneven, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA140.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Hasty, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N9103Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel his airplane, and the subsequent airborne fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the high vegetation in the field.
- [NTSB DEN99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA042.md): Beech V35 · Telluride, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1999 · N345MD · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of air in the fuel line, the pilot's failure to purge the fuel line of unwanted air prior to flight as outlined in the Airplane Flight Manual, and inadequate altitude in which to glide to the airport.
- [NTSB FTW98FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA394.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Yoder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N6288L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to not maintaining adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and the engine's power failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA115.md): Cessna 182E · Steamboat Sprng, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N2804Y · Substantial damage
  > The total nonmechanical power loss due to the formation of carburetor ice. A factor was the deep snow covered field on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW97LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA324.md): Cessna 182A · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N4930D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel gauges and terrain condition for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA307.md): Cessna T210 · Eagle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N1119W · Destroyed
  > water contamination of the fuel, which led to a total loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the delay in refueling the aircraft by the FBO, which allowed condensation to form in the fuel tanks, and inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA142.md): Cessna T210L · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N613CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful…
- [NTSB FTW97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA132.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N2572Y · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's inadequate fuel management and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA118.md): Ryan Navion A · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N800PS · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and its fuel system. Factors include: the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, the improper fuel tank selector position that would not…
- [NTSB FTW97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA088.md): Beech B90 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1997 · N76GM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's reference to similar but different aircraft performance charts, and the operator's failure to provide the pilot with the proper performance charts.
- [NTSB FTW97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA071.md): Cessna 210A · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1996 · N6680X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management by failing to avoid a prolong uncoordinated turn or slip, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of (activated) runway lights.
- [NTSB FTW96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA304.md): Beech 76 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N6708A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation, and his failure to properly identify the area of intended landing as an airport. A factor was the misrouting of the fuel line by unknown persons.
- [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…
- [NTSB FTW96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA051.md): Cessna 310J · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N1147M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…
- [NTSB FTW96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA031.md): Cessna 182TR · Boulder, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N7590R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel aboard the aircraft during preflight, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW95LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA385.md): Cessna 210F · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N1851F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness to the low fuel supply and his failure to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA372.md): Cessna 320 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N5720X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was his disorientation.
- [NTSB FTW95LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA315.md): Cessna 175 · Silvercliff, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N9304B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to fuel the aircraft which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA294.md): Cessna 310D · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N6976T · Destroyed
  > Total loss of power in both engines due to flooding after the pilot had placed both fuel pump switches in the high boost position and moved the mixture controls to the full rich position. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB FTW95LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA255.md): Cessna 152 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N45936 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost and disoriented, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB FTW95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA202.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Joes, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N9506 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were: a malfunction in the fuel measuring system, the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations, and soft and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

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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" = 'CO' 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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