# NTSB investigations, KS: 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 DEN07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA070.md): Mooney M20K · Ingalls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · N5737M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to refuel while en route, resulting in loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the poor weather at the pilot's destination.
- [NTSB DEN06LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA063.md): Rumble/Williams/Boomhower Starduster II · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N7JC · Substantial damage
  > Vapor lock which resulted in total engine failure and the pilot's abrupt brake application on touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper design of the fuel system resulting in the misrouting of the fuel lines close to the exhaust pipes,…
- [NTSB CHI05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA108.md): Interstate S-1A-90F · Lancaster, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N37395 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation and the unsuitable terrain encountered, the tree and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI04LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA238.md): American AA-1A · Eudora, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N9442L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's selection of a fuel tank with an insufficient quantity remaining.
- [NTSB CHI04CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA141.md): Doerr Raymond R RV-9A · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N369RV · Substantial damage
  > The vapor lock of the airplane fuel system and the ditch encountered during the emergency landing..
- [NTSB CHI04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA135.md): Cessna T210L · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N59027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA165.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Independence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N87198 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper installation of the fuel cap.
- [NTSB CHI02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA185.md): Eskildsen P · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N2882 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning and decision making during the emergency descent and landing. The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadvertent stall were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI99LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA180.md): Cessna 182D · Zurich, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N9169X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA029.md): Cessna 182F · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N3240U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and contaminated fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA138.md): Cessna 150H · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N6977S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the hedgerow which was contacted during the landing and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N6377L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command misjudged the fuel supply and selected an empty fuel tank which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered when the airplane touched down short of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA048.md): Cessna 172E · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N5332T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, dark night conditions, and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N704TL · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed.
- [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA110.md): Gulfstream 500B · Mission, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1997 · N4918 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA042.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1996 · N31SW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, including a delay in proceeding to an alternate airport after encountering fog during a night approach, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI96LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA296.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N61094 · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA218.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waterville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N7289Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight procedure. Factors were fuel exhaustion, a leak in the fuel filtering system, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI96FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA099.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N7065C · 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: pressure to meet a work schedule.
- [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA022.md): Cessna 210A · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N6663X · Substantial damage
  > total loss of engine power for reason(s) undetermined. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA254.md): Beech 33 · Wichita, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N7960M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate management of the fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA253.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wellington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N3693M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were fuel exhaustion resulting from improper fuel calculations by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA220.md): Cessna 182E · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N901JM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion for reason or reasons undetermined. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lindsborg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N3592R · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors were fuel exhaustion, the sign, and the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA073.md): Cessna T210M · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N1215M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.
- [NTSB CHI94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA069.md): Plummer Supercat · Stafford, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. His inadequate training was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA235.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bloom, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8633W · Substantial damage
  > improper refueling by a person or persons unknown. A factor was deteriorated fuel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA273.md): Alon 415-A2 · Sabetha, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6555Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA099.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N20044 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA023.md): Cessna 150K · Kiowa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an…
- [NTSB CHI91LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA232.md): Cessna 305 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1991 · N19KL · Substantial damage
  > Fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were compensation for wind conditions were inadequate and presence of trees during the emergency landing attempt.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ02.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brownell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · CGDLC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft had been refueled.
- [NTSB CHI91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oswego, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N6981P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper placement of the fuel tank selector by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N739VN · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.
- [NTSB MKC90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA149.md): Cessna 177 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N30032 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA146.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N7295F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N48642 · Substantial damage
  > Poor pre-flight and in-flight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N714XG · Substantial damage
  > A power plant failure for undetermined causes.
- [NTSB MKC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N714EB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, fuel calculations misjudged and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA044.md): Cessna P210N · Newton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N4589K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the resultant delay in flaring to land were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N8912S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to poor planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA132.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Scandia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N7450Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and small trees.
- [NTSB MKC89FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wellsville, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N4315J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the descent for landing which resulted in a loss of engine power at a critical time in flight, a go-around.
- [NTSB MKC89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA034.md): Cessna 182 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N5851B · Substantial damage
  > Having just made a parachutist's drop, during a sky diving operation, the private pilot spiraled down from altitude to land, but had to extend his pattern to allow a departing acft to leave. During a long final approach, the engine failed and an emergency…
- [NTSB MKC88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA135.md): Mooney M20-F · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N6347Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion during a personal cross country flight. He said he tried to glide to his final destination airport, but made an emergency ldg in a farm field about 2 miles short of the airport.
- [NTSB MKC88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA105.md): Beech 35C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N5878C · Substantial damage
  > Arriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10…
- [NTSB MKC87LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA181.md): Cessna 152 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N6156F · Substantial damage
  > After departing midfield and attaining approximately 100 feet of altitude, plt experienced a complete power failure. Plt attempted to reland on intersecting runway by executing an approximate 270 degree turn. Acft struck the terrain before completing the…
- [NTSB MKC87LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA110.md): Piper PA-22 · Carbondale, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1987 · N5868D · Substantial damage
  > The PIC was moving his acft fm one airstrip to another in the LCL area. Wind cond's fm a nearby fss, recorded winds fm the southeast at 18 KTS, gusting to 25 KTS. The PIC rptd departing the sod airstrip to the southwest, and shortly aft establishing a climb,…

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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" = 'KS' 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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