# NTSB investigations, IA: 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 2 · 58 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI06CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA225.md): Weatherly 620B · Sioux Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2006 · N9012P · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent forced landing. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop. - [NTSB CHI05CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA041.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2004 · N7803Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI03LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA289.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N5007G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment. - [NTSB CHI03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA049.md): Cessna 150J · Garner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N60834 · Substantial damage > The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel… - [NTSB CHI02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA240.md): Cessna 150H · Dyersville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N6995S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field. - [NTSB CHI99LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA348.md): Cessna 172N · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N738FA · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole. - [NTSB CHI99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA034.md): Piper PA-12 · Carrol, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N92585 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inpection of the fuel tanks and filler neck caps before departure. Factors associated with this accident were the leaking right wing fuel tank filler cap and fuel exhaution. - [NTSB CHI99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N2691T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence. - [NTSB CHI96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA344.md): Rozendaal Smith Innovation · Hampton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2982 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Peosta, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N17382 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI95IA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA189.md): Bell 222UT · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N274SM · Minor damage > delamination of the left engine air inlet duct. - [NTSB CHI94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA159.md): Cessna T210M · Burlington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N6737B · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route. - [NTSB CHI94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Centerville, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence. - [NTSB CHI93LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA380.md): Cessna 177B · Fayette, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N35163 · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was a road sign and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI93LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA375.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N5309Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB CHI93LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA356.md): Cessna 150H · Crescent, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N23205 · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA292.md): Cessna 152 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N49899 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Lineville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1993 · N60SX · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB CHI92DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD04.md): Hiller UH-12E · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N8286 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason as the helicopter was performing aerial application maneuvers. - [NTSB CHI92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA024.md): Beech C-23 · Burlington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1991 · N38036 · Substantial damage > The pilot having an improper fuel tank selector position. - [NTSB CHI91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Manning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N423FL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tanks and improper in-flight emergency procedure by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA193.md): Cessna 120 · Spirit Lake, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N9008X · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA178.md): Cessna 172E · Grundy Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N3663S · Substantial damage > Failure by other maintenance personnel to install a safety wire and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N94615 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to misjudged fuel consumption calculations by the pilot in command, and a forced landing to a field with a hidden obstruction. - [NTSB MKC90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N2254J · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination and inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot in command. - [NTSB MKC90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA008.md): Cessna P210 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N47DB · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion, due to poor planning/decision, and fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot in command. The fact that the runway lights were not operating & the accident occurred at night were contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA065.md): Composite Aircraft Mfg Cozy · Hudson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N611CZ · Substantial damage > Improper preflight by the pilot which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA054.md): Beech C-23 · Greenfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1989 · N24658 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure an an adequate supply of fuel was on board in order to complete the flight. - [NTSB MKC89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA005.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N5378F · Substantial damage > While conducting a part 135 air taxi operation, the pilot said his engine began running rough about 7 miles from his destination apt. Emergency procedures were initiated and a call to the control tower declaring an emergency was made. Unable to reach the apt,… - [NTSB MKC88LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA146.md): Varga 2150A · Washington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N8259J · Substantial damage > While enroute the PIC rptd a loss of eng pwr. The PIC stated in his rpt that having passed Washington, IA, he switched fuel tanks to draw fuel from the lft tank which indicated 1/2 full. Shortly after switching, the PIC stated the tank went empty. The PIC… - [NTSB MKC88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA099.md): Cessna 152 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N67360 · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, an emergency landing was made within three miles of destination airport. The aircraft nosed over after landing attempt, and passenger and PIC were not injured. Post flight inspection revealed engine had failed due to fuel… - [NTSB MKC88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1987 · N6644P · Substantial damage > Approx eight miles from the dest arpt, the PIC experienced partial, then a complete power loss. An emergency lndg was made on a golf course, about one mile short of the dest arpt. Post accident inspection revealed no fuel in any of the four tanks. Damage was… - [NTSB MKC88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA012.md): Merchant Pitts S-1S · Vinton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N76EM · Substantial damage > The plt was rprtd to be on a maint ferry flt to another state. He rprtd that before the flt, he topped off the fuel tank & that the preflt, takeoff & departure were normal. Due to low clouds, he leveled off at aprx 2000' AGL. Shortly thereafter, the eng RPM… - [NTSB MKC87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA182.md): Cessna 150K · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N6206G · Substantial damage > Nearing completion of a personal xc flt, acft experienced a total loss of power. An emergency ldg was made approximately 3 miles short of destination apt. Acft struck terrain and nosed over. Post flt investigation revealed usable fuel supply exhausted. - [NTSB MKC87LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA122.md): Cessna 140 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N1990N · Substantial damage > While practicing take offs and landings, CFI and student experienced engine failure shortly after take off. An emergency landing was initiated, and during forced landing attempt the aircraft was substantially damaged. The CFI stated the engine quit due to… - [NTSB MKC86LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA160.md): Huizenga SEA Hawk · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N85CK · Substantial damage > During a test flt of an experimental sea plane, the plt rptd a loss of eng pwr during a turn in the traffic pattern at Clinton airport. The plt stated he had 5 gallons of fuel onboard and had flown about 2 tenths of an hour. Inspection of the fuel system… - [NTSB MKC86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA145.md): Cessna 182A · Davis City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N4773D · Substantial damage > Statements from FAA flight service station personnel indicate that the pilot received a weather briefing prior to departure but that a flight plan was not filed for the 600 mile trip. Records show that the flt lasted 05:28 hours before the engine sputtered… - [NTSB MKC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA041.md): Beech M35 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N9730R · Substantial damage > The acft made a gear-up forced lndg off the arpt after a loss of power during a business flt. The acft had only been airborne for about 15 minutes. Post accident investigation discovered that the acft fuel was contaminated with water. - [NTSB MKC85LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA224.md): Bellanca Citabria 7ECA · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1985 · N1008E · Substantial damage > On climbout fm the Council Bluffs airport the plt reported a loss of engine power and the engine quitting. The plt attempted an air restart but was too low to the grnd to continue. The plt weaved in and out of trees during his descent finally impacting the… - [NTSB MKC85LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N9557K · Substantial damage > The eng quit abruptly while the acft was cruising at 3,500 feet. The acft collided with standing corn during the night forced landing. After the acdt the fuel selector was found on the lt fuel tank, the lt tank was empty and the rt fuel tank was full. The plt… - [NTSB MKC85FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA031.md): Aeronca 11AC · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N86120 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had been practicing landings and then climbed the acft to 5000 ft above the arpt. He flew around for awhile to cool off the eng and then he shutdown it down to practice restarts. After the first restart the eng was shut down a second… - [NTSB MKC84LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA076.md): Cessna 172 · Chariton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1984 · N2502Y · Substantial damage > The acft lost power during takeoff and was forced to land in a muddy field. The CFI said he examined the fuel in a sightglass after refueling the acft and did not notice any water in the fuel. Later examination of the acft by FAA showed water in the fuel… - [NTSB MKC84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA052.md): Piper PA-38 · Preston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N2490G · Substantial damage > The student plt began a x-country ftw with no directional gtro installed. He stated that he had taken the acft with the advice of his instructor who believed that the magnetic compass would be satisfactory. On the 3rd leg of his x-country, he took the wrong… - [NTSB MKC84LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA051.md): Beech BE-23 · Grimes, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N9225S · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing after engine failure during a night x-country. The landing gear collapsed during the landing. The plt reported that the fuel pressure went to zero and the engine quit as he approached des moines. Attempts to restart the engine… - [NTSB MKC84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA050.md): Cessna 210L · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N732DZ · Substantial damage > The acft departed toronto, Canada at 1927 CST. About 5 hrs & 1 min later, the eng lost power when the plt was on final apch for landing. Subsequently, the acft collided with a vehicle & a light pole when the plt made a forced landing on a snow-covered parking… - [NTSB MKC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA020.md): American AA1 · Wiota, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N5762L · Substantial damage > The acft was in cruise flt at aprx 2500 ft when the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng, but it ran only momentarily, then quit again. The best available place for a forced landing was a muddy, plowed field. During the landing roll, the acft… - [NTSB MKC84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA009.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Carlisle, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N2825T · Substantial damage > The pilot said the fuel gauges read full on the ground but as he leveled off in cruise they dropped to a reading of much less than full. The acft ran out of fuel short of destination. The pilot blamed the flu and fatigue for his oversight. - [NTSB MKC84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA004.md): Cessna 152 · Clear Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N69035 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt that had originated at ames, IA. While enroute, he had landed at carroll, IA, but did not refuel. He stated that he was on a long, right base leg to land on rwy 12 at the mason city muni arpt when the eng began loosing… - [NTSB MKC83LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA192.md): Burnett Sonerai 2 · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N65MB · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the plt turned to a x-wind leg of the traffic pattern & then the engine lost power. He made a forced landing in an OAT field, but reported that during the approach, he misjudged his height & did not flare in time. Subsequently, the acft landed… - [NTSB MKC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA101.md): Cessna C-140 · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N77090 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he did not make a visual check of his fuel supply prior to flight. After a 45 minute solo flight he landed at a private strip and picked up a passenger. 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