# NTSB investigations, ID: 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 · 81 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA07CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA241.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N8600L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions. - [NTSB SEA07LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA234.md): Cessna 182P · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N52581 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field… - [NTSB SEA07CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA164.md): Cessna 180H · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N2467F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to stop for additional fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA07FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA061.md): Cessna T210R · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N6390U · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the contamination of the fuel manifold valve, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies. - [NTSB SEA07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N2390T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by failing to refuel while en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach to the airport. Rough/uneven terrain was a factor. - [NTSB SEA06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA096.md): Schweizer 269C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N2096W · Substantial damage > The reduction of the throttle to idle at a high density altitude during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included the instructor pilot's improper planning by not adhering to the flight… - [NTSB SEA06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N5695V · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the fence post. - [NTSB SEA05CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McCammon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8715E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident included the trees and fence. - [NTSB SEA04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA071.md): Keller Prospector FK1 · Gibbonsville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N5XK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident are unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA093.md): Cessna 175 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N7238M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site. - [NTSB SEA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA070.md): Cessna 182C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N8690T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA017.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N9526U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of… - [NTSB SEA02FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA007.md): Cessna TR182 · Dixie, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N756CE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to refuel en route resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his inadvertent entry into a stall condition during the emergency descent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB SEA01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA110.md): Cessna 172M · Pingree, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · CFDGH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N6875G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the mixture control. - [NTSB SEA00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA117.md): Hughes 369D · Heyburn, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2000 · N8653F · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and inaccurate fuel management. A false indication on the fuel quantity gage, and an erratic low level fuel warning system were factors. - [NTSB SEA99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA127.md): Beech D17S · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N217SD · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of power. The pilot's improper management of fuel was a factor. - [NTSB SEA99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA100.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N3528Y · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion because the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. A ditch in the landing area was a contributing factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA176.md): Cessna 175 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7463M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was a fence in the forced landing area. - [NTSB SEA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA168.md): Bell 47G-3B · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · Substantial damage > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation. - [NTSB SEA97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA132.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N27296 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to the 'OFF' position, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: down-sloping terrain (airstrip) and trees that were encountered… - [NTSB SEA97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N5117N · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain at the emergency landing site was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA204.md): Price Acro Sport II · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N456HD · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly monitor (manage) the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Soft terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA172.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N5390 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to… - [NTSB SEA95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA225.md): Cessna TR182 · Richfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N736LT · Substantial damage > The instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine-out descent. Carburetor icing conditions was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA174.md): Cessna T210K · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N8273M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel system to avoid running a tank dry at a low altitude. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA130.md): Beech P35 · Challis, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N9768Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate supply of fuel for the flight. The terrain condition was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA066.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N4359Y · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB SEA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA034.md): Cessna T210 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N4607Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve, his inadequate remedial action, and starvation of fuel to the engine. Factors include a sign post alongside the road on which the forced landing took place. - [NTSB SEA95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N1380F · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include the embankment on the side of the road on which he made his forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA207.md): Cessna 182P · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N20818 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position during the approach, and his failure to perform the published emergency procedures for an engine-out situation. A factor in the accident was a transmission wire. - [NTSB SEA94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA107.md): Rich RV-4 · Weston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N3344E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and no suitable site for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA066.md): Cessna 182A · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N2153G · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. Factor(s) contributing to the accident were: fuel exhaustion, lack of total experience in type aircraft, and terrain condition (ditch). - [NTSB SEA94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA062.md): Cessna T210N II · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N5182Y · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the tailwind. - [NTSB SEA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA192.md): Westholm Vans RV-6 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N16JL · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC in his failure to close the fuel drain valve. A factor relating to the accident was the fence post located in the landing area. - [NTSB SEA93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA160.md): Cessna 337 · Jerome, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N2269X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management procedures which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's lack of familiarity with this type aircraft, and rough/uneven terrain in the landing area. - [NTSB SEA93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA044.md): Cessna 414A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N911AG · Substantial damage > The pilot did not select the remaining fuel supply. Factors include a deteriorated fuel selector valve. - [NTSB SEA92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA214.md): Cessna 320B · Lowell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N9811L · Destroyed > Ram induction air starvation of both engines and inability of the pilot in command to clear trees during the forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings and trees. - [NTSB SEA92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA180.md): Cessna R172K · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N736PS · Substantial damage > An undetermined loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was: an in flight planning/decision delay. - [NTSB SEA92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA162.md): Kaman HH-43F · Headquarters, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N90944 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's delay in refueling. - [NTSB SEA92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA158.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1992 · N4317P · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion when anticipated fuel consumption was not adequately calculated. - [NTSB SEA92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA157.md): Cessna A188B · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N78734 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA152.md): Hiller-Soloy UH12D · Loman, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1992 · N62404 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion. Factors include a short in the fuel quantity sensor/transmitter, an inadequate preflight, and a tree covered landing area. - [NTSB SEA91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA247.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · N7985P · Substantial damage > Water in the fuel tank and the inability of the pilot to flare for landing after maneuvering to avoid transmission lines in his flight path during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA91FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA175.md): Cessna TU206G · Mccall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N7216N · Destroyed > Procedures/directives were not followed. Factors to the accident were: improper fuel boost pump selector position, leaded spark plugs and sunglare. - [NTSB SEA91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA174.md): Schrader, Edward A · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N62KS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA123.md): Stinson 108-3 · Worley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N771C · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel exhaustion. The high vegetation (wheat crop) and rough terrain (rut) were related factors. - [NTSB SEA90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA006.md): Piper PA28-180 · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N6651J · Substantial damage > Inaccurate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the pilot becoming lost or disoriented which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA137.md): Piper PA-22 · Meridian, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1989 · N3700P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, his failure to follow the emergency procedure, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see & avoid obstructions). The power line was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA135.md): Grumman G-164A · Albion, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N8377 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the mixture control during takeoff. The fence was a related factor. 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