# NTSB investigations, KY: 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 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA088.md): Enstrom 280FX · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N93GP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper prefight inspection of the helicopter. - [NTSB NYC06CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA188.md): Cessna 120 · Ashland, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N1981V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the trees. - [NTSB NYC06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA147.md): Cessna 150D · Bloomfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N4542U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA136.md): Cessna 177RG · Cadiz, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N35552 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flare during the emergency landing. - [NTSB NYC05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA017.md): Labhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N83NK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer. - [NTSB DCA04MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA068.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N586P · Destroyed > fuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the… - [NTSB NYC04LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N2364A · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA111.md): Black Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N917JB · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection. - [NTSB NYC04FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA036.md): Beech J35 · Somerset, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N748CH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine. - [NTSB NYC03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N130CM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel. - [NTSB IAD03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA031.md): Robinson R-44 · Russellville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2003 · N7184M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB IAD02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA044.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N166PA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. - [NTSB NYC01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Paintsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N129V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. - [NTSB IAD00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA085.md): Cessna 182Q · Owingsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N94326 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap. - [NTSB NYC00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA164.md): Cessna 210 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N485CA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper operation of the fuel selector. - [NTSB IAD97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA005.md): Cessna T210M · Mentor, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N6163N · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccurate fuel quantity gage, and the light condition at dusk. - [NTSB IAD96LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA148.md): Bellanca BL-26 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N66PG · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA036.md): Cessna T210N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N5218A · Destroyed > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination airport. Factors relating to the accident were: terrain conditions and vehicles in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB BFO95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA012.md): Beech A23 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N3584R · Substantial damage > the mechanic's improper maintenance adjustment, which involved the misalignment of the fuel selector handle with the fuel selector valve. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB BFO93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA157.md): Mooney M20C · Oak Grove, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N78992 · Substantial damage > The pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing… - [NTSB BFO93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Canton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N6943W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning when determining his fuel load, which led to an exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply. - [NTSB NYC93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA052.md): Cessna 177 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N2325Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA136.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Brandenburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N83628 · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA054.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N2460C · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately monitor his fuel consumption which resulted in a power loss from fuel exhaustion over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adequately determine the amount of fuel onboard… - [NTSB BFO92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA002.md): Cessna 177B · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N29308 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to inadequate inflight planning/decision by the pilot. - [NTSB BFO91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA015.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Milton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N6996A · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system. - [NTSB BFO91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA013.md): Cessna 421B · Morganfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N69900 · Substantial damage > Lost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system. - [NTSB ATL90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA129.md): Cessna 182A · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N4760D · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB ATL90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA067.md): Cessna 150M · Leitchfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N45302 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight. - [NTSB ATL90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA014.md): Cessna 150K · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N2662Q · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA060.md): Beech C23 · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N6046V · Substantial damage > During preflt inspection fuel was noted to be up to the slots in the tab for the reduced fuel indicators, or 20 gal each tank. A 3 hour, dark night, cross country was flown to destination. PIC said acft arrived with about 5 gal fuel remaining in each tank. On… - [NTSB ATL89LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1988 · N2840Q · Substantial damage > The pilot had flown about 3.7 hours and was about 2 miles from his destination airport when the engine stopped and he was forced to land in a swamp. The pilot had topped off the acft so that it contained 42 gallons of fuel (38 gallons of usable fuel). The… - [NTSB ATL89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA028.md): Cessna T210M · Sheperdsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1988 · N732WC · Destroyed > The pilot had flown a Cessna 172 to tampa to pick up a Cessna T210M for a flight to louisville, KY. The 210 had been previously flown to tampa from ft. myers by the owner. After a preflight in which the pilot said he visually verified that the fuel tanks were… - [NTSB ATL88LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA244.md): Cessna 177RG · Berkeley, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N52655 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he departed with 6 hrs of fuel on board. He encountered low ceilings while en route, and flew at 3-500 ft AGL to maintain VFR. About 3 hrs & 15 minutes after departure, the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt made a forced ldg in… - [NTSB ATL88IA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA242.md): Beech 23 · Frankfort, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N2341J · Minor damage > Engine quit during go-around from simulated engine failure. During completion of emergency procedure the fuel selector position was changed to opposite wing fuel tank. Later exam of the acft revealed that when the fuel selector valve handle indicated right… - [NTSB ATL88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA049.md): Cessna 172H · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N2522L · Substantial damage > Abt 20 mi from Paducah (pah), the plt contacted the fss & said the acft was low on fuel & that he intended to land at pah. He was informed that the FBO at pah was closed for the night & fuel was available only if a $25 call-out fee was paid. Also, he was told… - [NTSB ATL87LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA260.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N7378V · Substantial damage > The plt made two attempts to land and during his 2nd go around the eng cut out. The plt stated that he switched from left tank to rt tank but was unable to start the eng prior to making a forced landing which resulted in a collision with a house and tree. The… - [NTSB ATL87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA246.md): Piper J3C-65 · Greenville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N92191 · Substantial damage > The flt was being conducted as part of a 'clown act' at an air show. The eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff as the plt was performing pitching maneuvers. He unsuccessfully attempted to regain pwr by 'pumping' the throttle. The airplane subsequently impacted… - [NTSB ATL87LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA239.md): Cessna 152 · Lewisburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N5270B · Substantial damage > Student PIC flew solo x-country. About 30 minutes after dpting enroute stop engine quit. He rptd checking fuel prior to departure. Flt school policy was to refuel at enroute stop which was not done. Acft was landed in a field and hit a fence during landing… - [NTSB ATL87LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Eubank, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N1324T · Substantial damage > The plt reptd that he was planning a refuel stop at short airport near Eubank, KY. Short is a private strip and the owner stated that he did not have fuel available. The pilot reptd that when he was about five minutes away, the engine 'quit and he was unable… - [NTSB ATL87FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA168.md): Cessna 205C · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1987 · N1823Z · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff from Bowling Green, the pilot reported a problem. He did not report the details of the problem, but witnesses heard the aircraft backfiring as it descended. The aircraft had taken on fuel at Bowling Green. The investigation failed to… - [NTSB ATL87LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA086.md): Cessna 210L · Jeffersontown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1987 · N93022 · Destroyed > During IFR flight in VFR conditions the pilot reported low fuel situation to approach control. The aircraft was in the vicinity of several lighted airports at that time. The aircraft lost power and made forced landing at night in mountainous terrain where an… - [NTSB ATL87LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA011.md): Hughes 269B · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1986 · N9372F · Substantial damage > During a local pleasure flight to film the color change of autumn leaves, the low fuel warning light illuminated. Aprx 2 minutes later the engine lost power and the pilot executed an emergency landing in a field. The helicopter lost main rotor RPM prior to… - [NTSB ATL86LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA221.md): Temco GC-1B · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N78261 · Substantial damage > Plt reported that he failed to reposition the fuel selector from auxillary fuel tank to main fuel tank during the landing check. Engine quit due to fuel starvation on short final approach at too low an altitude for corrective action. - [NTSB ATL86LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA195.md): Cessna 150L · Shelbyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1986 · N10949 · Substantial damage > The plt rented the acft without verifying the actual fuel onboard. He then flew to his pvt strip, 26 NM away, and gave 'several' pax hops. About 5 mins after takeoff for the flt to return the acft to the owner's field, the engine started running rough and… - [NTSB ATL86FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA049.md): Cessna 177RG · Hazard, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N97TC · Destroyed > The plt called the arpt on UNICOM and asked how to find the arpt, stated that he needed fuel and asked if fuel was available. He was given directions and asked if he had landed there before. He replied no, and inquired about the traffic pattern. It was… - [NTSB ATL86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA023.md): Cessna T210N · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N9473Y · Substantial damage > After being cleared for descent to 4,000 ft and to the localizer the acft lost two way communications. The plt stated that he lost his HSI and radio's. however, he was able to fly in the area around the VORTAC for almost an hour before he descended through a… - [NTSB ATL85FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLQ01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N8450K · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of pwr 5 miles from the destination arpt. The plt reported to Bowling Green fss that he was 'out of gas' at an alt of 3000 ft. post accident examination disclosed a… - [NTSB ATL85FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA213.md): Beech 99 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N95WA · Substantial damage > While enroute to 8000 ft, both eng lost all power. The plts attempted return to the departure a/p was unsuccessful. He made an emerg ldg on the interstate highway. All landing gear was damaged. The fuel tanks were empty. There were conflicting fuel quantity… - [NTSB ATL85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA122.md): Cessna 182L · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N42616 · Destroyed > During flt in IMC conditions at 9000 ft MSL, the plt noted a loss of airspeed indications. He requested & received clearance to descend. During the descent, he elected to divert & received vectors for a nearby arpt. However, when he attempted to level off,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=KY&occurrence=353&page=2 ## 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" = 'KY' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=353&state=KY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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